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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, José Griñán is being recognized for his community |
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service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills |
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Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters |
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of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston; |
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established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by |
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the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women |
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from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social |
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justice and advance human rights; and |
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WHEREAS, For two decades, José Griñán has anchored the FOX 26 |
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morning and midday newscasts; he has also served as the host of two |
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public affairs programs, Hola Houston and The Black Voice, and he |
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has produced a variety of important special reports; he is active in |
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the Houston community, volunteering his energy and expertise on |
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behalf of many nonprofit cultural, educational, and social service |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Griñán began his broadcasting career in 1975 at |
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KTSM in El Paso, and he went on to work in New York, Tampa, Miami, |
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Los Angeles, and Dallas before joining FOX 26 in 1993; he is a |
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longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists |
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and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists; and |
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WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, José Griñán has given |
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freely of his time and talents for the benefit of his fellow |
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citizens, and his dedication and generosity are an inspiration to |
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all who know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate José Griñán on |
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being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love |
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Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills |
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Scholarship Luncheon and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Griñán as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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