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79R19323 JTR-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 2112



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Those Texans who give of themselves to make their 
community a better place are truly deserving of our admiration and 
gratitude, and Raymundo S. Perez of Hidalgo County is one such 
individual; and
	WHEREAS, Born July 24, 1931, Mr. Perez was employed as an 
agricultural worker from an early age, and he brought his 
characteristic diligence and dedication to his employment until his 
well-deserved retirement in 1989; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted musician, Mr. Perez has entertained 
countless appreciative audiences over the years with his singing 
and guitar playing, and among those who delighted in his 
performances were President Lyndon B. Johnson and Texas governors 
John Connally and Dolph Briscoe; and
	WHEREAS, It was through his musical activities that Mr. Perez 
first became involved in politics, and for more than half a century, 
he has been a committed advocate for candidates and causes in which 
he believes, offering wise advice to public servants and 
encouraging young people to participate in the electoral process; 
and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Perez has drawn strength 
and inspiration from his family, including his wife of 54 years, 
Felipa G. Perez; their sons, Fred, Bobby, Ronny, and Ray Perez, Jr.; 
their daughter, Nora; and their 12 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Through his steadfast example of political activism 
and civic engagement, Raymundo Perez has distinguished himself as a 
man of service to all, while prompting countless people to become 
involved in their communities and make a difference in the lives of 
others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Raymundo S. Perez for his community 
service in the Rio Grande Valley and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.