TITLE: In memory of José Griñán, former broadcast journalist for FOX 26 Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of José Griñán, former broadcast journalist for FOX 26 Houston.

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WHEREAS, Residents of Houston are mourning the loss of Jos  Gri n, a beloved figure in local broadcasting, who passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Born in Tampa, Florida, on July 24, 1952, Jos  Gri n took great pride in his Cuban heritage; he studied at the University of South Florida, and he developed an interest in broadcast journalism while making documentaries for the U.S. Army; in 1975, he was hired as a reporter and weekend anchor for KTSM AM-FM-TV in El Paso; subsequently, he was a news reporter and anchor for WCKT-TV in Miami, Florida, and he went on to work for the Satellite News Channel, for WTVJ-TV in Miami, as a host for Crime Watch Tonight,and as a freelance correspondent for CNN; in 1991, he anchored and reported for KDFW-TV in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gri n became a member of the KRIV-TV FOX 26 Houston morning show staff in 1993; respected by viewers and his newsroom colleagues alike, he later became the senior morning news anchor; after three decades with the station, he delivered his final newscast on June 23, 2023; along the way, he also produced a number of special series reports and hosted the public affairs programs The Black Voice and Hola Houston;and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Gri n covered a number of major news stories, including natural disasters, the 1991 mass shooting at a Luby's cafeteria in Killeen, and the siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco; he was a longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and he also belonged to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Southwest Alternate Media Project; civically engaged, he volunteered for numerous organizations, including the National Kidney Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Special Olympics, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; moreover, he was a board member of the Dive Pirates Foundation, the Houston READ Commission, and Keep Houston Beautiful; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gri n enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Kathy, and he was a devoted father to his two daughters and three stepdaughters; and WHEREAS, Jos  Gri n earned the admiration of all who knew him, not only for his success in the field of broadcasting, but also for his exceptional kindness and generosity, and he leaves behind a legacy that will resonate in the Houston community for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jos  Gri n and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jos  Gri n. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1526 was adopted by the House on June 2, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House