HCR26 - Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

      H.C.R. No. 26       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Stewart Doreen retired as editor of the Midland   Reporter-Telegram at the end of 2023, following a noteworthy   29-year career with the newspaper; and          WHEREAS, In January 1995, Mr. Doreen joined the   Reporter-Telegram and covered a Midland High School basketball game   as his first assignment; he went on to write thousands of articles,   reporting on a wide range of matters, from sports to government and   the energy industry; in covering city hall, he strove to be a   watchdog for the interests of his fellow citizens; and          WHEREAS, After serving as managing editor, he was named   editor of the paper and guided it skillfully through today's   rapidly evolving media environment; its print and online   circulation reached an eight-year high under his leadership, with   hundreds of thousands of visits to its mrt.com website every month;   and          WHEREAS, Mr. Doreen has been an ardent champion of Midland,   raising awareness of its exceptional people, thriving business   sector, and vibrant nonprofit and educational organizations; in   recognition of his contributions, the mayor proclaimed   December 21, 2023, as Stewart Doreen Day; and          WHEREAS, Since retiring from the paper, Mr. Doreen has served   as strategic communications officer for the City of Midland, and he   has brought a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to his   position; as he continues to take on the exciting challenges of his   new role, he may indeed reflect with pride on his many   accomplishments to date; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby congratulate Stewart Doreen on his retirement as editor of   the Midland Reporter-Telegram and extend to him sincere best wishes   for continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Doreen as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives and Senate.     Craddick       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on March   10, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the Senate on   March 19, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor