H.R. No. 2244
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Orlando A. Correa is completing his
tenure as mayor in 2015, after 16 years of outstanding service to
the citizens of Raymondville; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Raymondville, Mr. Correa
graduated from Raymondville High School in 1980 and went on to earn
master's degrees in counseling and in administration from Texas A&M
University-Kingsville; he has enjoyed a career in education for 24
years, working as a teacher, counselor, principal, and
superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Correa first served Raymondville as city
commissioner from May 1999 until January 2006, when he was elected
to the office of mayor; he was also president of the City of
Raymondville Economic Development Corporation for nearly a decade;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his nine years as mayor,
Mr. Correa has supported a number of important efforts, including
projects related to municipal infrastructure, disaster recovery,
the Raymondville police facility, and the sports complex; he has
served in leadership roles in a number of noteworthy organizations,
such as the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce, the Willacy County
Historical Center, the Willacy County Emergency Operational
Center, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council; in
addition, he is a longtime member of the Raymondville Fire
Department and the local Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Correa has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Cristina, with whom he has shared 25
years; following the completion of his final term as mayor, he plans
to return to his work in counseling; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Mayor Correa
may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in its
behalf, and his contributions will continue to benefit area Texans
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mayor Orlando A. Correa for his service to
the city of Raymondville and extend to him sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Correa as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2244 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House