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

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

FULL TEXT:
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