By:  Kubiak                                            H.R. No. 102
       73R2988 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special
    1-2  pleasure in honoring Joseph Paul "Joe" Conway of Caldwell for his
    1-3  exceptional achievements as the editor of the Burleson County
    1-4  Citizen-Tribune and for his outstanding contributions to the
    1-5  betterment of life in his community; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Born on October 18, 1961, in Tyler, Mr. Conway was
    1-7  graduated from T. K. Gorman High School in 1980 and then continued
    1-8  his education at Austin College in Sherman, Tyler Junior College,
    1-9  and Texas A&M University; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This fine Texan entered the publishing industry in
   1-11  1983 when he joined the staff of the Burleson County
   1-12  Citizen-Tribune and immediately developed a reputation for talent
   1-13  and hard work as a general assignment reporter, photographer, and
   1-14  darkroom technician; only one year later, at the age of 23,
   1-15  Mr. Conway was named managing editor of this respected local
   1-16  weekly; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, During his nine years as editor, he has become well
   1-18  known to the citizens of Caldwell for his fairness, determination,
   1-19  truthfulness, and willingness to tackle difficult issues; in
   1-20  addition to supervising a staff of five, this exemplary journalist
   1-21  coordinates all aspects of the newpaper's production and has
   1-22  successfully guided the Citizen-Tribune through two design changes
   1-23  and a recent conversion to computer desktop publishing; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, This remarkable citizen also makes many
    2-1  contributions toward the growth and vitality of the Caldwell
    2-2  community and has served as a volunteer for the Special Friends
    2-3  Program of the Caldwell Independent School District and as a member
    2-4  of the Caldwell Chamber Board; the past president of the Burleson
    2-5  County Health Care Foundation, he currently is serving his second
    2-6  term as president of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Despite his many civic and professional activities,
    2-8  this gentleman is above all else deeply devoted to his wife, Sandra
    2-9  J. Conway, and to his community of faith at the First Baptist
   2-10  Church of Caldwell; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, Mr. Conway's many years of distinguished service to
   2-12  the Burleson County Citizen-Tribune and the citizens of Caldwell
   2-13  indeed merit special emphasis and recognition; now, therefore, be
   2-14  it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-16  Legislature hereby commend Joseph Paul "Joe" Conway on the many
   2-17  significant contributions he has made to his community, his
   2-18  profession, and the State of Texas; and, be it further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for Mr. Conway as an expression of high regard by the
   2-21  Texas House of Representatives.