H.R. No. 100
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Jose Benito Canales has distinguished
himself as justice of the peace of Precinct 4 in Duval County for
more than three decades, and his work in behalf of his fellow
citizens is truly deserving of recognition; and
WHEREAS, Jose Canales was born in Oilton and moved to Freer
with his family in 1940; following his graduation from high school
in 1950, he served his country for two years in the United States
Army during the Korean War; he then returned to Texas and went to
work for a local retail store; and
WHEREAS, First appointed to his post as justice of the peace
in 1981, Judge Canales has continually sought ways to make his
office more accessible to the public; he has further benefited
Duval County and surrounding areas through his involvement on the
board of the Community Action Council of South Texas and his work as
a post commander of VFW Post No. 8786; he is also active at
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freer, where he has served as
president of a mutual-aid society; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Judge Canales enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Barbara, with whom he has shared more
than 55 years of fulfilling partnership; he takes pride in a fine
family that includes three children, Ricardo Canales, who works for
the Department of Human Resources in Tomball, Carolina Canales
Alaniz, a retired teacher, and Corina Canales Reyes, who teaches in
Spring; and
WHEREAS, Through his commitment and leadership, Jose Benito
Canales has helped to make Duval County an even better place in
which to live and work, and his dedicated efforts are a continuing
source of inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable Jose
Benito Canales for his service as justice of the peace of Precinct 4
in Duval County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Canales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 100 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House