H.R. No. 153
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Martin A. Canales, Jr., of Roma has distinguished
himself as a dedicated civic leader whose efforts have made a
positive difference in his community; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 25, 1941, in Salineno to Martin
A. Canales, Sr., and Paz R. Canales, Martin Canales, Jr., graduated
from Roma High School in 1958; he attended business college in San
Antonio for two years and then returned to Salineno to help his
father run the family grocery and ranch; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Canales spent 13 years employed with the City of
Roma, serving as city secretary, tax assessor and collector, and
director of finance; he learned a great deal about budgets,
valuations, and other fiscal matters and enjoyed many rewarding
interactions with residents; in addition, he was elected to the
board of trustees of the Roma Independent School District and
served in that capacity for seven years; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Canales was offered a job when Citizens
State Bank, the first chartered bank in Roma, opened its doors;
beginning as a loan officer, vault teller, and head of payroll, he
advanced to the position of executive vice president and, in 1984,
became president and director of the bank; he helped to found the
bank's scholarship initiative, which assists deserving graduates
of Roma High School, and after his retirement he chaired the bank's
board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Canales has shared his time and talents as a
member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
board, the Medina Electric Cooperative scholarship committee, the
American and Texas Bankers Associations, and the Lions Club; a man
of faith, he is an active member of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic
Church in Roma as well as the Knights of Columbus and the
International Order of the Alhambra; he continues to be involved in
bank meetings and in his ranching business; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Canales enjoys the love
and support of his wife of more than 40 years, Sylvia, and he takes
pride in a fine family that includes three children, Martin
A. Canales III, Omar Canales, and Lamar Gonzalez; he has seen his
children graduate from The University of Texas-Pan American, Texas
A&M University, and The University of Texas at Austin, and he has
welcomed six grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, Through his tireless efforts and unwavering
commitment, Martin Canales, Jr., has helped bring about new
opportunities for his fellow citizens, and he has earned the
respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Martin A. Canales,
Jr., for his contributions to his community 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 Mr. 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. 153 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House