Bill Text: TX HR287 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Eduardo Yanez on his selection as Mr. Amigo 2012.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR287 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR287-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 287 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Actor Eduardo Yanez has been named Mr. Amigo 2012 in | ||
| recognition of his accomplishments in promoting understanding | ||
| between the citizens of the United States and Mexico; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Founded in 1964, the Mr. Amigo Association each year | ||
| honors an individual who has advanced international friendship in | ||
| addition to excelling in his or her profession, serving as a | ||
| positive role model, and advocating improvement of the quality of | ||
| life in the Hispanic community; the award has been presented in | ||
| conjunction with Brownsville's annual Charro Days Fiesta since | ||
| 1969, and in the course of its history it has paid tribute to a long | ||
| list of important and influential figures; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A beloved television and movie actor, Eduardo Yanez | ||
| was born in Mexico City; his first major role was in the television | ||
| drama Quiereme Siempre, and he received wide acclaim for his | ||
| performances in that and many subsequent series; in the 1990s, he | ||
| began earning roles in Hollywood films, and he has appeared in such | ||
| motion pictures as The Punisher, Man on Fire, and Striptease; | ||
| today, he continues to act in numerous movies and television | ||
| programs in the United States and Mexico; and | ||
| WHEREAS, With his talent and charisma, Eduardo Yanez has won | ||
| fans on both sides of the border, making him a fitting | ||
| representative of the cross-cultural friendship and collaboration | ||
| promoted by the Mr. Amigo Association and the Charro Days Fiesta; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Eduardo Yanez on his selection as | ||
| Mr. Amigo 2012 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. Yanez as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Lucio III | ||
| Oliveira | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 287 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
