R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, In October 2000 The Port Lavaca Wave celebrated 110
 1-2     years of service to the citizens of Calhoun County; and
 1-3           WHEREAS, Founded by L. Seabrook in 1890, The Wave has
 1-4     consistently provided accurate and timely information to its
 1-5     readers during more than a century of change throughout Texas and
 1-6     the world; from a weekly publication that was individually printed,
 1-7     The Wave has grown to encompass an entire city block, employ more
 1-8     than 40 people, and house  a state-of-the-art production and
 1-9     printing facility; and  
1-10           WHEREAS, The Port Lavaca Wave has witnessed the passage of
1-11     time and history; over the past 11 decades this enduring
1-12     institution has demonstrated its strength and resilience as it has
1-13     overcome challenges and embraced significant advances in
1-14     technology; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This invaluable news source has long been at the
1-16     forefront of new printing techniques; progressing from using the
1-17     Guttenburg-style press to the latest in computer design programs,
1-18     The Wave is well equipped to meet the needs of the 21st century
1-19     under the guidance of editor and publisher Steve Bales, as
1-20     evidenced by it being one of the first newspapers in the Golden
1-21     Crescent area to establish a presence on the World Wide Web; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Committed to the pursuit of journalistic excellence,
1-23     The Port Lavaca Wave remains responsive to the diverse interests of
1-24     its readers, and it is most fitting that this worthy periodical be
 2-1     honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate the staff of The Port Lavaca Wave
 2-4     on the occasion of the newspaper's 110th anniversary and extend to
 2-5     them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for the staff of The Port Lavaca Wave as an expression of
 2-8     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Seaman
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on
         February 15, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House