TITLE: Congratulating Randy Mankin on being named the 2022 Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Randy Mankin on being named the 2022 Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.

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WHEREAS, Randy Mankin of Sonora has been named the 2022 Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mankin and his wife, Kathy, own and publish three community newspapers, the Eldorado Success,the Big Lake Wildcat,and the Devil's River News in Sonora; in addition, they own and operate a commercial print shop and a photography studio in Big Lake; for nearly three decades, they have reported on local events and issues of importance to area residents, as well as major news stories, including the arrival of cult leader Warren Jeffs in Schleicher County in 2004; the Mankins' newspapers have earned seven sweepstakes awards in the Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, along with numerous other honors; Mr. Mankin is a former president of both the West Texas Press Association and the Texas Press Association, and he is a member of the Texas Newspaper Foundation board of directors; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Mankin served for five years on the Eldorado City Council and another five years as city administrator, and as longtime board president of the Schleicher County Hospital District, he played an instrumental role in the passage of a bond election to build a new hospital, clinic, and nursing home; he is a valued congregant of Community Baptist Church in Eldorado, where he serves as a deacon and teaches a Bible study class; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mankin and his wife are the proud parents of two children, Sarah and J. L., and their family has grown to include three grandchildren, Kenna, Landon, and Wyatt; and WHEREAS, With his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Randy Mankin has earned the lasting respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike, and this recent accolade is a fitting tribute to his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Randy Mankin on being named the 2022 Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mankin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 407 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House