TITLE: Congratulating Mary Henkel Judson of Port Aransas on her induction into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mary Henkel Judson of Port Aransas on her induction into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Mary Henkel Judson of Port Aransas has been inducted into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Honored at the Texas Press Association's Midwinter Conference & Trade Show on January 18, 2013, Mary Judson was duly recognized for her many contributions to the newspaper industry in the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, This distinguished leader and pioneer in the field became the first woman elected president of the TPA, and she has further served her profession as president of the South Texas Press Association; and WHEREAS, Today, Ms. Judson is editor of the Port Aransas South Jetty newspaper, which she copublishes with her husband, Murray; together, the couple also serve as copresidents of the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association; and WHEREAS, Mary Judson's commitment to excellence is evident throughout her body of work, and her latest achievement is indicative of the high regard in which she is held by her fellow journalists across the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Henkel Judson on her induction into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame 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. Judson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 582 was adopted by the House on March 7, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House