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H.C.R. No. 28
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Philip A. Berkebile retired from his position as
executive vice president of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association
(TDNA) at the end of 2004, bringing to a close an exceptional career
in the newspaper industry that has spanned more than four decades;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 20-year tenure with the TDNA, Mr.
Berkebile has made numerous invaluable contributions to the
organization, including the improvement and expansion of its
service to Texas daily newspapers in all areas of operation, the
implementation of an array of programs that resulted in voluntary
newsprint recycling, on-line reporting training, and the continued
enhancement of journalism education in the state; in addition,
under his guidance, the association has remained instrumental in
upholding freedom of information by supporting the preservation of
the state's open meetings and open records laws; and
WHEREAS, The son of a former Kansas daily newspaper
publisher, Mr. Berkebile began his professional career in 1960 at
the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, where he worked as a reporter and
photographer; in 1967, he became the manager of the Dodge City,
Kansas, Chamber of Commerce and, two years later, began his tenure
as executive vice president of the chamber of commerce in Hastings,
Nebraska; before joining the TDNA in 1985, Mr. Berkebile served for
11 years as general manager of the Nebraska Press Association in
Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Berkebile has been active
in a host of organizations and efforts, both civic and
professional, including the National Newspaper Association, the
Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi, the Hitchcock
Foundation, Kiwanis International, the United Fund campaign, the
Sabin Oral Vaccine campaign, and the U.S. Savings Bond campaign;
moreover, he has demonstrated his dedication to the future of the
news industry through his involvement with the University of
Nebraska School of Journalism and the Texas Tech University School
of Mass Communications, where he is a founding member of the board
of directors; and
WHEREAS, Earning the lasting respect of his colleagues, Phil
Berkebile has set high standards of excellence and professionalism
to which all may aspire; although his leadership will be sincerely
missed, he leaves behind an important legacy of service and
achievement, benefiting not only the state's daily newspapers but
ultimately all the people of Texas who read them; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Philip A. Berkebile on his retirement as
executive vice president of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Berkebile as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Baxter
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the Senate on
February 23, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor