TITLE: Congratulating Natalie Murphy of Del Mar College on earning recognition at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2017 spring convention.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Natalie Murphy of Del Mar College on earning recognition at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2017 spring convention.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Natalie Murphy of Del Mar College earned recognition at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention held in Dallas from March 30 through April 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1909, TIPA is considered the oldest and one of the largest collegiate press associations in the country, and today it hosts a wide range of journalism contests at its annual spring conference; this year, the Del Mar College newspaper, The Foghorn,placed first in Online Interactivity and second in Editorial, Overall Excellence, and Website Navigation, while the college's magazine, The Siren,finished second for Overall Excellence; and WHEREAS, In the individual categories, Ms. Murphy was awarded second place in Single Subject Presentation as well as honorable mentions for her entries in Sports Action Photo and in the on-site Two-Person Photo Essay contest; she is also the recipient of a Mike Warms Memorial Community College Scholarship; and WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Ms. Murphy is studying public relations, and, as the current editor-in-chief of The Foghorn,is engaged in myriad activities that include content creation, photography, page design, and oversight of the newspaper staff; after graduation, she plans to use her education and experience to pursue a career with a nonprofit that benefits children with illnesses; and WHEREAS, Through her outstanding work, Natalie Murphy has contributed to Del Mar College's reputation for journalistic excellence, and she may take justifiable pride in her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Natalie Murphy on earning recognition at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2017 spring convention and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Murphy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2411 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House