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By: Dutton H.R. No. 265
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, José Griñán is being recognized for his community
service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills
Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters
of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston;
established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by
the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women
from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social
justice and advance human rights; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, José Griñán has anchored the FOX 26
morning and midday newscasts; he has also served as the host of two
public affairs programs, Hola Houston and The Black Voice, and he
has produced a variety of important special reports; he is active in
the Houston community, volunteering his energy and expertise on
behalf of many nonprofit cultural, educational, and social service
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Griñán began his broadcasting career in 1975 at
KTSM in El Paso, and he went on to work in New York, Tampa, Miami,
Los Angeles, and Dallas before joining FOX 26 in 1993; he is a
longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists
and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists; and
WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, José Griñán has given
freely of his time and talents for the benefit of his fellow
citizens, and his dedication and generosity are an inspiration to
all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate José Griñán on
being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love
Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills
Scholarship Luncheon 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. Griñán as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.