SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
	WHEREAS, Neal Barton Jr. of Tyler celebrated his 20th
	anniversary with KETK-TV on October 20, 2023, providing a fitting
	opportunity to recognize him for his outstanding career in
	broadcasting; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Barton has gained extensive experience in the
	newsroom, including as a reporter for sports, news, and weather;
	over the course of more than two decades, he delivered forecasts
	to major cities such as Dallas, Seattle, and Nashville, and he
	served as a guest meteorologist on ABC's Good Morning America for
	many years; he has held the position of news director at KETK for
	nearly 13 years, and he hosts several of the station's news
	programs as well as a commentary program, My Point of View; and
	WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Mr. Barton has
	received Associated Press Awards for Best Meteorologist, and in
	2002, he won an Emmy for best coverage of the Handley/Fort Worth
	tornado; he has also received a seal of approval from the
	American Meteorological Society and National Weather
	Association; and
	WHEREAS, Neal Barton has long served East Texas residents
	as a trusted source of information, and he may reflect with pride
	on all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Neal Barton
	on the occasion of his 20th anniversary with KETK-TV and extend
	to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Barton as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 30, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate