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 2-11 ______________________________________ 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. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate