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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 309
	1	+	2025S0238-1 03/13/25
	2	+	By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 309
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	9		recognize Fred Cantú, a treasured news reporter who is retiring
4	10		from CBS/Telemundo Austin on March 31, 2025, after working for
5	11		more than 50 years in radio and television journalism; and
6	12		WHEREAS, Raised in Brownsville, Fred Cantú developed a
7	13		passion for broadcasting from a young age, and he began pursuing
8		-	his vocation at a local radio station at the age of 17; he earned a
9		-	degree in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin in
	14	+	his vocation at a local radio station at the age of 17; he earned
	15	+	a degree in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin in
10	16		1990, and soon after, he secured a position in the television
11		-	industry as a tape editor for the Austin ABC news affiliate, KVUE,
12		-	before he was hired as a feature reporter for Fox in Austin; and
	17	+	industry as a tape editor for the Austin ABC news affiliate,
	18	+	KVUE, before he was hired as a feature reporter for Fox in Austin;
	19	+	and
13	20		WHEREAS, In the previous 45 years, Fred has served as a
14	21		news anchor, reporter, and producer for several major news
15	22		affiliates, and he earned a reputation as "the most affable and
16	23		unassuming news anchor in the River City" during his tenure on
17	24		KVUE's "Daybreak" morning broadcast from 1995 to 2001; he moved
18	25		to the CBS affiliate KEYE in 2002 as the first male anchor at
19	26		Telemundo Austin, and he is retiring from CBS Austin News after
20	27		more than two decades with the station; and
21	28		WHEREAS, This esteemed television personality shaped his
22	29		exemplary career through an uncompromising work ethic and by
23	30		upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity; his
24	31		colleagues admire him as an insightful local historian and a
25	32		measured, calming presence in the newsroom; and
26		-	WHEREAS, Widely known and referred to as "Uncle Fred", ~~Fred~~
27		-	Cantú is a beloved Austin public figure who has helped ~~inform~~
28		-	Central Texans on events that shape their awareness and
	33	+	WHEREAS, Widely known and referred to as "Uncle Fred",
	34	+	Fred Cantú is a beloved Austin public figure who has helped
	35	+	inform Central Texans on events that shape their awareness and
29	36		understanding of their communities and the world, and his
30	37		presence on the Austin airwaves will be greatly missed; now,
31	38		therefore, be it
32	39		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
33	40		Legislature, hereby recognize Fred Cantú for his exemplary
34	41		career in broadcasting and extend to him sincere best wishes for
35	42		the future; and, be it further
36	43		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
37	44		him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
38		-	Eckhardt
39		-	________________________________
40		-	President of the Senate
41		-	I hereby certify that the
42		-	above Resolution was adopted by
43		-	the Senate on March 24, 2025.
44		-	________________________________
45		-	Secretary of the Senate
46		-	________________________________
47		-	Member, Texas Senate