Bill Text: TX HR153 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Martin A. Canales, Jr., of Roma for his contributions to his community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-05 - Reported enrolled [HR153 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR153-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 153 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Martin A. Canales, Jr., of Roma has distinguished | ||
| himself as a dedicated civic leader whose efforts have made a | ||
| positive difference in his community; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born on March 25, 1941, in Salineno to Martin | ||
| A. Canales, Sr., and Paz R. Canales, Martin Canales, Jr., graduated | ||
| from Roma High School in 1958; he attended business college in San | ||
| Antonio for two years and then returned to Salineno to help his | ||
| father run the family grocery and ranch; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Canales spent 13 years employed with the City of | ||
| Roma, serving as city secretary, tax assessor and collector, and | ||
| director of finance; he learned a great deal about budgets, | ||
| valuations, and other fiscal matters and enjoyed many rewarding | ||
| interactions with residents; in addition, he was elected to the | ||
| board of trustees of the Roma Independent School District and | ||
| served in that capacity for seven years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Canales was offered a job when Citizens | ||
| State Bank, the first chartered bank in Roma, opened its doors; | ||
| beginning as a loan officer, vault teller, and head of payroll, he | ||
| advanced to the position of executive vice president and, in 1984, | ||
| became president and director of the bank; he helped to found the | ||
| bank's scholarship initiative, which assists deserving graduates | ||
| of Roma High School, and after his retirement he chaired the bank's | ||
| board of directors; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Canales has shared his time and talents as a | ||
| member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service | ||
| board, the Medina Electric Cooperative scholarship committee, the | ||
| American and Texas Bankers Associations, and the Lions Club; a man | ||
| of faith, he is an active member of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic | ||
| Church in Roma as well as the Knights of Columbus and the | ||
| International Order of the Alhambra; he continues to be involved in | ||
| bank meetings and in his ranching business; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Canales enjoys the love | ||
| and support of his wife of more than 40 years, Sylvia, and he takes | ||
| pride in a fine family that includes three children, Martin | ||
| A. Canales III, Omar Canales, and Lamar Gonzalez; he has seen his | ||
| children graduate from The University of Texas-Pan American, Texas | ||
| A&M University, and The University of Texas at Austin, and he has | ||
| welcomed six grandchildren into his family; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through his tireless efforts and unwavering | ||
| commitment, Martin Canales, Jr., has helped bring about new | ||
| opportunities for his fellow citizens, and he has earned the | ||
| respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Martin A. Canales, | ||
| Jr., for his contributions to his community 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. Canales as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Guillen | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 153 was adopted by the House on June | ||
| 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
