SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 960


In Memory

of

Laura Canales

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Laura Canales, who died April 16, 2005, 
at the age of 50; and
	WHEREAS, Born August 19, 1954, in Kingsville, Laura was 
known as the Queen of Tejano music; she made her recording debut 
in 1973 with Los Unicos; and
	WHEREAS, Widely credited with pioneering the way for 
female Tejano singers in a field dominated by men, Laura won her 
first female entertainer and female vocalist of the year award at 
the Tejano Music Awards in 1981; she won both awards again each 
year from 1983 to 1987; and
	WHEREAS, Among her many hit singles were "Midnight Blue" 
and "Si Vivi Contigo"; her 1990 album "No Regrets" remained on 
the Billboard regional Mexican chart for 13 weeks; and
	WHEREAS, Laura returned to school, and in 1997 she 
graduated from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; as a role 
model, she understood that she could play a role in the lives of 
teenagers and wanted to emphasize to them the value of staying in 
school and continuing their education into college; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and determination, 
Laura gave generously of herself to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and dauntless spirit will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; she leaves behind memories that will be treasured by


her family, her friends, and her millions of fans; now, 
therefore, be it  
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Laura Canales:  her mother, Maria Elena, and 
her brother, Joel; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Laura Canales.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate