H.R. No. 46
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Starr County Town Crier is marking its 25th
anniversary in 2011, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize founder Lino Canales, Jr., for his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 1986, Mr. Canales and his wife, Becky
Canales, published the first issue of the Town Crier; its office was
originally located on East Highway 83 in Rio Grande City, and in
1992 it moved to its current location on Norris Street; and
WHEREAS, The newspaper began with a weekly circulation of
10,000; in 2008, it reached 15,000, and the publication today has
the largest circulation of any newspaper in Starr County; home
delivery has enabled the paper to reach a larger audience, and it
attracts readers with special editions for Christmas, the county
fair, and high school graduations; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Canales enjoys the support
and encouragement of his wife, Becky, and four children, Lino
Canales III, Marisela Garcia, Jorge Eduardo Canales, and Javier
Hernan Canales, as well as five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Newspapers play a vital role in our communities, and
through his stewardship of the Starr County Town Crier, Lino
Canales has greatly benefited his fellow citizens; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Lino Canales, Jr.,
for his contributions to Starr County 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. 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. 46 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House