H.R. No. 287
R E S O L U T I O N
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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House