TITLE: Commending Edna and Arnoldo Cantu of Freer for their contributions to their community.

SUMMARY: Commending Edna and Arnoldo Cantu of Freer for their contributions to their community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Edna and Arnoldo Cantu have distinguished themselves through their service to the residents of Freer and Duval County; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Adolfo Vela and Eudelia Vela, Edna Cantu has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years and has been the postmaster of Freer for the past 21 years; in addition, she was elected to the board of trustees of the Freer Independent School District in 1988 and served for 22 years, including eight years as president; during her tenure, a $23 million bond was passed to allow the completion of major renovations to schools and the construction of a new administration building; and WHEREAS, Arnoldo Cantu is the son of Eleodoro Cantu and Odilia Gonzales; he was a deputy with the Duval County Sheriff's Office for many years, and since 1987 he has made his living as a self-employed businessman; he owns the Cantu Tire Center in Freer as well as Venado Homes, Venado Storage, a car dealership, and two car washes in Duval County; he has also made his mark as an elected official, serving on the Freer City Council for two decades and as an alderman for six years before being elected mayor in 1997; he spent 14 years in that post, never missing a meeting, and his accomplishments included helping to secure several million dollars in grants for the city and overseeing significant improvements to the local fairgrounds; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cantu celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 27, 2011, and through the years they have had the pleasure of seeing their family grow to include three children, Shelly, Jacob, and Jaime, as well as two grandchildren, Enrique and Alyssa; and WHEREAS, This inspiring couple are active supporters of the Freer High School Buckaroos and also sponsor numerous Little League teams, help fund student scholarships, and support the Freer Fair Association; they are members of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and Mrs. Cantu is also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas; and WHEREAS, True champions of Freer, Edna and Arnoldo Cantu have made a positive difference in the lives of their fellow citizens in countless ways, and they are highly regarded for their civic engagement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Edna and Arnoldo Cantu for their contributions to their community and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cantu as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 120 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House