SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 270

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Libby Averyt, who is retiring as president of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times after more than 30 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Libby Averyt started her career at the Corpus Christi Caller-Times in 1986 as a night reporter on the police beat; she has gone on to hold a variety of positions in different departments of the media organization, including executive editor and vice president of advertising; and

WHEREAS, She is the first woman to serve as the newspaper's chief executive, and throughout her career, she has held fast to her belief that journalism has an important role to play in the fabric of life in the community; and

WHEREAS, She is a talented and resourceful professional and has handled her leadership responsibilities with dedication and an eye to keeping the community well informed about important issues; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary journalist, she is respected and admired by her colleagues and by the general public, and her presence at the Corpus Christi Caller-Times will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Libby Averyt on her outstanding service to the people of Corpus Christi as president of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate