H.C.R. No. 5  



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, For the past five years, the Honorable Miguel Alemán 
Velazco has served as governor of the State of Veracruz, Mexico, 
with great integrity and distinction, and the Texas House of 
Representatives is proud to salute his accomplishments as a public 
servant, journalist, philanthropist, and businessman; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1932 in the seaside city of Veracruz, 
Governor Miguel Alemán was educated at the Universidad Nacional 
Autónoma de Mexico, where he studied international law; before 
becoming the 44th governor of the State of Veracruz, he held many 
important governmental posts, including those of senator, 
presidential advisor for television and radio affairs, and 
ambassador for special affairs; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic gentleman is well known throughout 
Mexico for his work as a print, radio, and television journalist, 
having covered such landmark events as the first moon landing; a 
highly successful businessman in the field of telecommunications, 
he has served as founding director of the Telesistema Mexicano news 
network, first vice president of the National Chamber of Radio 
Industry, vice president and CEO of Televisa S.A. de C.V., and 
president of the Organización de Televisión Iberoamericana; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his work as a public official and 
entrepreneur, Governor Miguel Alemán is a respected philanthropist 
and an influential policy leader; a former board member of UNICEF 
Mexico and the Colegio de la Frontera Norte, he is a chief sponsor 
of the San Carlos Museum A.C. and the Foundation Miguel Alemán, as 
well as a member of the renowned World Economic Forum of Davos, 
Switzerland; and
	WHEREAS, In his role as governor of his home state of 
Veracruz, he has brought a visionary and innovative approach to 
public administration; in every facet of his remarkable career, 
Governor Miguel Alemán has helped to make his state a better place 
in which to live, work, and raise a family, and it is a pleasure to 
honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the achievements 
of the Honorable Miguel Alemán Velazco, governor of the State of 
Veracruz, Mexico, and extend to him best wishes for success and 
happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Governor Miguel Alemán as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                 Davis of Harris




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on 
September 22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the Senate on 
October 8, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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