SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa of Nueces
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate