SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Philip A. Berkebile, who retired from his position 
as executive vice president of the Texas Daily Newspaper 
Association at the end of 2004, bringing to a close an 
exceptional career in the newspaper industry that spanned more 
than four decades; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his 20-year tenure with the association,
Mr. Berkebile made significant contributions to the organization;
under his leadership, there was an improvement and expansion of 
the association's service to Texas daily newspapers in all areas 
of operation, the implementation of an array of programs that 
resulted in voluntary newsprint recycling, the use of online 
reporting training, and the continued enhancement of journalism 
education in the state; in addition, the association 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, he 
began his tenure as executive vice president of the chamber of 
commerce in Hastings, Nebraska; before joining the Texas Daily 
Newspaper Association 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 was 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 United States 
Savings Bond campaign; moreover, he 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, Phil Berkebile 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Mr. Berkebile as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 23, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate