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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Renowned singer-songwriter, musician, and producer |
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José Cantoral was named Mr. Amigo 2025 by the Mr. Amigo Association |
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of Brownsville on January 27; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year since 1964, the association has designated |
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as "Mr. Amigo" an eminent Mexican citizen who has contributed to |
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the enduring friendship between Brownsville and Matamoros, |
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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 Los |
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Tigres del Norte and was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song at |
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the Latin Grammy Awards, and additional favorites in his catalogue |
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include "24 Horas," "Se Me Hizo Tarde," "Sigues," and "Media Vida"; |
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moreover, he composed "El Corrido de Miguel Rivera" for the |
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Oscar-winning film Coco as well as music for hit telenovelas such as |
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Lazos de Amor, El Precio de tu Amor, Mi Camino es Amarte, and Golpe |
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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 of |
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this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby congratulate José Cantoral on his selection as Mr. Amigo |
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2025 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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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 by the |
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Texas Senate. |