84R13531 BPG-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 1285
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jose Benito Canales, a longtime justice of the peace
in Duval County and an engaged citizen, has made meaningful
contributions to his community over the course of many decades; and
WHEREAS, The son of Antonio and Carolina Canales, Jose
Canales was born in Oilton on April 3, 1930; his family moved to
Freer when he was 10, and he graduated from Freer High School in
1950; and
WHEREAS, Immediately after finishing school, Mr. Canales
joined the United States Army; he was stationed in Munich, Germany,
where his duties included handling bookkeeping and requisitions and
helping to guard against attempts to tamper with or dismantle the
Nazi concentration camps; and
WHEREAS, After returning home in 1955, Mr. Canales exchanged
wedding vows with the former Barbara Vera; they became the proud
parents of three children, Ricardo, Carolina, and Corina, and later
welcomed a second generation into their treasured family; the
couple shared a fulfilling relationship of almost 60 years before
Mrs. Canales's passing on March 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Canales worked for a while as a route salesman
and as a bus driver for the Freer Independent School District; in
1984, he was appointed justice of the peace, and he subsequently won
election to the post, which he would hold for 32 years; during that
time he also served in a number of political roles, including that
of precinct chair; in addition, he was a founder of the Jimmy Hicks
VFW Post, and he was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church;
since moving to Corpus Christi, he has continued to be involved in
his community; and
WHEREAS, Through his myriad contributions in the public
realm, Jose B. Canales has earned the respect and admiration of his
fellow citizens, and it is indeed a privilege to recognize him at
this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jose B. Canales for his outstanding civil
leadership 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.