SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56

WHEREAS, Neal Barton Jr. of Tyler celebrated his 20th anniversary with KETK-TV on October 20, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his outstanding career in broadcasting; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Barton has gained extensive experience in the newsroom, including as a reporter for sports, news, and weather; over the course of more than two decades, he delivered forecasts to major cities such as Dallas, Seattle, and Nashville, and he served as a guest meteorologist on ABC's Good Morning America for many years; he has held the position of news director at KETK for nearly 13 years, and he hosts several of the station's news programs as well as a commentary program, My Point of View; and

WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Mr. Barton has received Associated Press Awards for Best Meteorologist, and in 2002, he won an Emmy for best coverage of the Handley/Fort Worth tornado; he has also received a seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association; and

WHEREAS, Neal Barton has long served East Texas residents as a trusted source of information, and he may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Neal Barton on the occasion of his 20th anniversary with KETK-TV and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 30, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate