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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Bishop James Anthony Tamayo on his years of outstanding |
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service as bishop of the Diocese of Laredo and in honor of the |
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25th anniversary of the diocese; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop James |
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Anthony Tamayo to guide the newly created Diocese of Laredo to |
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meet the unique pastoral needs of South Texas; prior to this |
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appointment, Bishop Tamayo faithfully ministered to parishes in |
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the area as the first Episcopal Vicar of the Western Vicarate of |
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the Diocese of Corpus Christi, and he was appointed auxiliary |
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bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston in 1993 and served |
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diligently in this role until his installation as bishop in |
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Laredo; and |
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WHEREAS, During his 25 years of leadership of the Diocese |
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of Laredo, Bishop Tamayo has worked to build a strong and unified |
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diocese amidst a diverse and growing population of parishioners; |
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he has promoted a culture of faith that prioritizes outreach and |
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community service, and he has guided the development of numerous |
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initiatives that promote social justice and education for |
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Catholics in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebratory year commemorating the Diocese of |
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Laredo's 25th anniversary offers a fitting opportunity to |
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reflect on its many successes and on the compassionate example |
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and devoted stewardship provided by Bishop Tamayo throughout his |
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exceptional tenure of leadership; his distinguished service has |
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been a valuable asset to the Diocese of Laredo, and he has |
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remained tireless in his commitment to serving the parishes and |
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communities of South Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Bishop James Anthony Tamayo on his |
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exemplary leadership of the Diocese of Laredo throughout its |
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25-year history and extend to the many clergy and faithful |
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parishioners of the diocese best wishes for the future and for a |
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memorable 25th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Diocese of Laredo as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |