82R30160 JGH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2617
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joe San Miguel is retiring as publisher of the Del
Rio News-Herald on June 1, 2011, drawing to a close a notable career
in the newspaper business that has spanned nearly half a century;
and
WHEREAS, A native of Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, Mr. San
Miguel moved to Del Rio with his family at the age of nine; he went
to work for the News-Herald in 1962, while still attending Del Rio
High School; starting as an errand boy and mechanic in the
pressroom, he learned to operate the paper's presses and soon
became a pressman; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school in 1965 and
earning U.S. citizenship, Mr. San Miguel served in the U.S. Army
with an artillery unit in Colorado; he subsequently returned to Del
Rio and began his newspaper career in earnest, gaining hands-on
experience in every aspect of the business; he delivered papers,
sold advertising, worked in the mailroom, and was eventually
promoted to circulation manager; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed professional was named as the
News-Herald's first Hispanic publisher in 1989, and he has since
overseen its publication under several different owners; his
enthusiasm for the paper and his varied experience there have
inspired many of his staff to take on new tasks and diversify their
skills; even in retirement, Mr. San Miguel will continue to
contribute to the paper as a consultant to the new publisher; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, he has enjoyed the love and
support of his family, including his wife, Conchita, his daughter,
Sandra, his son-in-law, Jon, and his grandson, Cayden; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Miguel's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have contributed greatly to the success of
the Del Rio News-Herald, earning him the respect and affection of
its staff and readers alike, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe San Miguel on his retirement as
publisher of the Del Rio News-Herald and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. San Miguel as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.