H.R. No. 664



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Truly at the vanguard in the field of Texas 
journalism, Barbara Funkhouser of Las Cruces, New Mexico, became 
the first woman to be named an editor of the El Paso Times when she 
assumed that position in 1980; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Funkhouser had a distinguished 30-year career 
with the publication, starting in 1960 and ending with her 
retirement as editorial page editor in 1990; and
	WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, this notable writer earned her 
bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University; she has 
received state and national recognition for her work, and published 
a book entitled The Caregivers: El Paso's Medical History, 
1898-1998; now living on her family farm in Las Cruces, she is a 
regular contributor to the Las Cruces Sun-News editorial page; and
	WHEREAS, Barbara Funkhouser has earned widespread respect 
and admiration, and she can take justifiable pride in her myriad 
achievements and illustrious career; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Barbara Funkhouser on her accomplishments 
as the first woman to be an editor at the El Paso Times and extend to 
her best wishes for continued success in all of her endeavors; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Funkhouser as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 664 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House