1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 613

        1-2           WHEREAS, Times Publishing Company celebrated its 90th birthday

        1-3     in grand style on April 17, 1997, with a huge street party in front

        1-4     of the company building and invited the entire community as its

        1-5     guests; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, The festivities were planned around a carnival-like

        1-7     atmosphere with something special for all ages:  free hot dogs,

        1-8     popcorn, cotton candy, and soft drinks along with games and prizes

        1-9     to challenge the party-goers; area school bands and the Burkburnett

       1-10     Boomtown Babes performed throughout the party; and

       1-11           WHEREAS, The car show featured over 30 of the latest models

       1-12     and makes displayed by local new car dealers and vintage cars from

       1-13     the Antique Car Club; prize giveaways included gift certificates

       1-14     to Six Flags, area restaurants, grocery stores, and newspaper

       1-15     subscriptions; and

       1-16           WHEREAS, Publishers of the Times Record News since 1907,

       1-17     Times Publishing Company has provided the citizens of Wichita Falls

       1-18     and the surrounding area with complete, accurate news reporting

       1-19     for nine decades; the daily paper has been a guiding force in the

       1-20     community through its coverage of the most recent and vital local

       1-21     news and information; and

       1-22           WHEREAS, It is indeed an honor for the Texas Senate to

       1-23     recognize the Times Publishing Company on its 90 years of

        2-1     continuous service to the citizens of Wichita Falls; now,

        2-2     therefore, be it

        2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-4     75th Legislature, hereby commend the Times Publishing Company

        2-5     and all the dedicated people who are responsible for the

        2-6     Times Record News; and, be it further

        2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an

        2-8     expression of the admiration of the Texas Senate with best wishes

        2-9     for many more years of continued success.

       2-10                                                                 Haywood

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       2-12                                          President of the Senate

       2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-15                                  on April 30, 1997.

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       2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate