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By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 87 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Noe Torres has made a positive difference in the 
lives of many of his fellow Texans, and in light of his 
contributions it is appropriate that he receive special 
commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Born November 12, 1944, Mr. Torres is owner and 
publisher of the Delta News, which serves the communities of Monte 
Alto, La Villa, Edcouch, Elsa, Santa Rosa, Progreso, Mercedes, San 
Carlos, Edinburg, Weslaco, La Blanca, and Harlingen, and which has 
the largest distribution of any weekly newspaper in the Rio Grande 
Valley; and
	WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to the common good, Mr. Torres was 
the director of LULAC District 13 in Harlingen and played a vital 
role in organizing the city of Edcouch's 74th anniversary and the 
Delta Proud Project; and
	WHEREAS, This multitalented Texan is also a gifted composer, 
was a disc jockey at KGBT and KIWW, and has appeared in several 
films; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his accomplishments he has been 
awarded many well-deserved accolades, including a Distinguished 
Service Award from the Cameron County Commissioners Court, an award 
of merit from Eureka Life Insurance Company of America, and special 
appreciation by the United States Army Recruiting Mission; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized Mr. 
Torres by authoring this resolution in his behalf during the 78th 
legislative session; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Noe Torres for his 
many notable achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Torres as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.