89R17089 JRI-D
By: Hinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Renowned singer-songwriter, musician, and producer
José Cantoral was named Mr. Amigo 2025 by the Mr. Amigo Association
of Brownsville on January 27; and
WHEREAS, Each year since 1964, the association has designated
as "Mr. Amigo" an eminent Mexican citizen who has contributed to
the enduring friendship between Brownsville and Matamoros,
Tamaulipas, Mexico; and
WHEREAS, A prominent figure in Latin music, Mr. Cantoral is
best known for "José Pérez León," a song that was popularized by Los
Tigres del Norte and was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song at
the Latin Grammy Awards, and additional favorites in his catalogue
include "24 Horas," "Se Me Hizo Tarde," "Sigues," and "Media Vida";
moreover, he composed "El Corrido de Miguel Rivera" for the
Oscar-winning film Coco as well as music for hit telenovelas such as
Lazos de Amor, El Precio de tu Amor, Mi Camino es Amarte, and Golpe
de Suerte; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his musical career, Mr. Cantoral is
dedicated to arts education; he serves as the general director of
the Instituto Cantoral, an organization committed to introducing
children to the arts in an engaging and interactive manner; he
follows his late father, Roberto Cantoral, and his sister, Itatí
Cantoral, as a recipient of the Mr. Amigo honor; and
WHEREAS, A role model for citizens of both Mexico and the
United States, José Cantoral has made a lasting and positive
difference in the Hispanic community, and he is indeed deserving of
this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate José Cantoral on his selection as Mr. Amigo
2025 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. Cantoral as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.