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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220
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WHEREAS, Renowned singer-songwriter, musician, and |
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producer José Cantoral was named Mr. Amigo 2025 by the Mr. Amigo |
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Association of Brownsville on January 27; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year since 1964, the association has |
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designated as "Mr. Amigo" an eminent Mexican citizen who has |
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contributed to the enduring friendship between Brownsville and |
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Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, A prominent figure in Latin music, Mr. Cantoral is |
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best known for "José Pérez León," a song that was popularized by |
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Los Tigres del Norte and was nominated for Best Regional Mexican |
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Song at the Latin Grammy Awards, and additional favorites in his |
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catalogue include "24 Horas," "Se Me Hizo Tarde," "Sigues," and |
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"Media Vida"; moreover, he composed "El Corrido de Miguel Rivera" |
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for the Oscar-winning film Coco as well as music for hit |
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telenovelas such as Lazos de Amor, El Precio de tu Amor, Mi Camino |
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es Amarte, and Golpe de Suerte; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his musical career, Mr. Cantoral is |
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dedicated to arts education; he serves as the general director of |
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the Instituto Cantoral, an organization committed to introducing |
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children to the arts in an engaging and interactive manner; he |
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follows his late father, Roberto Cantoral, and his sister, Itatí |
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Cantoral, as a recipient of the Mr. Amigo honor; and |
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WHEREAS, A role model for citizens of both Mexico and the |
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United States, José Cantoral has made a lasting and positive |
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difference in the Hispanic community, and he is indeed deserving |
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of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate José Cantoral on his selection |
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as Mr. Amigo 2025 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cantoral as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa of Nueces |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 31, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |