89R14887 DSH-D
By: Hinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a beloved television host drew to a close
with the passing of Johnny Canales on June 12, 2024, at the age of
81; and
WHEREAS, Juan José Canales was born on August 23, 1942, in the
town of General Treviño in northern Mexico; his family moved to
Robstown when he was an infant, and he went on to graduate from
Robstown High School and to serve for two and a half years with the
U.S. Army Third Infantry Division in Germany; and
WHEREAS, At the conclusion of his military duty, Mr. Canales
returned to Texas and embarked on his career in media and
entertainment; he formed a band, Johnny Canales y Su Orchestra, and
joined the staff of a Spanish-language radio station as a deejay; he
ultimately set his sights on television, and in 1983, the first
episode of The Johnny Canales Show debuted on KRIS in Corpus
Christi; and
WHEREAS, Featuring an eclectic variety format, the bilingual
program became especially renowned for its musical guests, who were
introduced with Mr. Canales's trademark catchphrase: "You got it,
take it away"; through the years, the show featured such well-known
acts as La Mafia, La Sombra, Ramon Ayala, and Selena, whose
appearance in 1985 when she was still a teenager was one of her
first TV performances; initially broadcast locally, The Johnny
Canales Show gained national acclaim after being picked up by
Univision; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Canales enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Nora, who joined him in hosting El Nuevo
Show de Johnny y Nora Canales beginning in 2014; the couple raised
two daughters, Nora Seleste Canales and Miroslava Canales; and
WHEREAS, Through his talent, charisma, and vision, Johnny
Canales became an influential champion of Hispanic culture and
earned a special place in the hearts of innumerable people, and his
legacy will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Johnny Canales and extend sincere
condolences to his family, to his many friends, and to all who mourn
his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Johnny Canales.