SR191 - In memory of Johnny Canales.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 191       In Memory   of   Johnny Canales            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 State of Texas, 89th   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.     Hinojosa of Nueces, Hinojosa of Hidalgo                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 4, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate