SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 228
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to the Most Reverend Raymundo J. Pea, Bishop of the
Diocese of Brownsville, on the grand occasion of his 75th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Well known for his warmth and generosity of
spirit, this distinguished clergyman has devoted his time and
energy unselfishly to the people of his diocese since 1995; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Pea was born February 19, 1934; he was
ordained to the priesthood on May 25, 1957, in Corpus Christi,
and he has served his church with wisdom and humility in various
positions through the years, including auxiliary bishop of the
Archdiocese of San Antonio and bishop of the Diocese of El Paso;
and
WHEREAS, In May, 1995, Pope John Paul II asked Bishop Pea
to move to the Diocese of Brownsville, containing one of the
largest and fastest-growing Catholic populations in the United
States; on August 7, 1995, Bishop Raymundo J. Pea was installed
as the fifth bishop of Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian, he has
ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of
innumerable people; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Pea is a beloved and respected member of
his community, and he is noted for his courage, his compassion,
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize the Most Reverend Raymundo J.
Pea, Bishop of the Diocese of Brownsville, as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to him best wishes for a joyful
75th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate