SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 952 WHEREAS, The Winnsboro News is being presented with a Texas Treasure Business Award by the Texas Historical Commission on June 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, This award program recognizes businesses that have provided employment opportunities and supported the state's economy for at least 50 years; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1908, the weekly newspaper adopted its present name under the ownership of Grayford Jones in 1951, and since 1985, the publication has benefited from the vision and leadership of its current proprietors, Tom and Karen Pendergast; and WHEREAS, Over the course of more than a century, the Winnsboro News has served as a vital source of information to residents of Wood and Franklin Counties, and it is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Winnsboro News on its receipt of a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission and extend to its owners and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the publication as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate