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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 25th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese |
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of Laredo is taking place in 2025, providing a fitting opportunity |
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to recognize Bishop James Anthony Tamayo, who has guided the |
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diocese since its establishment; and |
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WHEREAS, In August 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop |
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Tamayo to oversee the newly created Diocese of Laredo and to |
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minister the unique pastoral needs of South Texas; during his |
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exemplary tenure, Bishop Tamayo has worked to build a strong and |
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unified diocese that serves a diverse and growing population of |
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parishioners; he has promoted a culture of faith that prioritizes |
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outreach and community service, and he has guided the development |
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of numerous initiatives that promote social justice and education |
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in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Bishop Tamayo draws on many decades of experience in |
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the clergy; a native of Brownsville, he was ordained as a priest in |
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1976, and he went on to serve in numerous capacities in the Diocese |
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of Corpus Christi over the course of more than 16 years; from 1993 |
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until his appointment as bishop, he distinguished himself in his |
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role as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, and |
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he has also served in a range of leadership roles at the national |
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level; and |
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WHEREAS, Bishop Tamayo's compassionate leadership has |
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greatly benefited the Diocese of Laredo, and his efforts over the |
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past quarter century are greatly appreciated by the residents of |
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South Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Bishop James Anthony Tamayo on the |
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occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Laredo and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Bishop Tamayo as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Raymond |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 606 was adopted by the House on March |
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31, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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