TITLE: Recognizing John McCaa on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing John McCaa on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize John McCaa, who is retiring from WFAA-TV in Dallas after a distinguished career of more than 42 years in broadcast journalism; and WHEREAS, John McCaa joined the staff of WFAA-TV in 1984 after starting out and working for over seven years at WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska; a graduate of Creighton University, he grew up on military bases in the United States and Spain, and he developed a keen interest in and appreciation for people who have differing backgrounds and points of view; and WHEREAS, As a reporter, and as a news anchor since 1988, Mr. McCaa has focused on disseminating accurate information and increasing the public's knowledge about and understanding of events and issues in the context of our world; his work with the WFAA Originals series has also played a role in helping broadcast journalism return to its storytelling roots; and WHEREAS, During his career as a news anchor, he also earned a master's degree in politics and a doctorate in humanities and the history of ideas, and he will surely be welcomed by a new audience if and when he goes on to teach at the university level after his retirement; and WHEREAS, An exemplary journalist and a beloved fixture on the Channel 8 News, John McCaa is respected and admired by his colleagues and by countless viewers across the area, and his presence at WFAA-TV will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend John McCaa on his many achievements as a journalist and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2019.