R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Tino Duran has achieved outstanding success as 1-2 publisher and CEO of La Prensa, and his notable contributions to 1-3 the field of journalism and the San Antonio Hispanic community are 1-4 indeed worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A bilingual publication, La Prensa has been an 1-6 unfailing source of information to residents in the San Antonio 1-7 area for half a century; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Duran's significant accomplishments are a source 1-9 of tremendous pride to his devoted wife, Amelia, as well as their 1-10 seven children; and 1-11 WHEREAS, One of the greatest assets of any democracy is an 1-12 informed public; through his work as publisher of La Prensa, Tino 1-13 Duran has sought to fill this vital need and his achievements are 1-14 indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, 1-15 be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby pay tribute to Tino Duran for his significant 1-18 contributions to the San Antonio community and extend to him 1-19 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 1-20 future; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Mr. Duran as an expression of high regard by the Texas 1-23 House of Representatives. Uresti _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 306 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House