Bill Text: TX HR265 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating José Griñán on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR265 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR265-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 265 | ||
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| WHEREAS, José Griñán is being recognized for his community | ||
| service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills | ||
| Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters | ||
| of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston; | ||
| established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by | ||
| the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women | ||
| from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social | ||
| justice and advance human rights; and | ||
| WHEREAS, For two decades, José Griñán has anchored the FOX 26 | ||
| morning and midday newscasts; he has also served as the host of two | ||
| public affairs programs, Hola Houston and The Black Voice, and he | ||
| has produced a variety of important special reports; he is active in | ||
| the Houston community, volunteering his energy and expertise on | ||
| behalf of many nonprofit cultural, educational, and social service | ||
| organizations; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Griñán began his broadcasting career in 1975 at | ||
| KTSM in El Paso, and he went on to work in New York, Tampa, Miami, | ||
| Los Angeles, and Dallas before joining FOX 26 in 1993; he is a | ||
| longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists | ||
| and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, José Griñán has given | ||
| freely of his time and talents for the benefit of his fellow | ||
| citizens, and his dedication and generosity are an inspiration to | ||
| all who know him; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate José Griñán on | ||
| being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love | ||
| Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills | ||
| Scholarship Luncheon and extend to him sincere best wishes for | ||
| continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Griñán as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Dutton | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on August | ||
| 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
