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By: Guillen H.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life devoted to family, faith, and community drew
to a close with the passing of Starr County commissioner Raul "Roy"
Peña Jr. on June 17, 2017, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 11, 1949, in Roma to Raul and Minerva
Peña, Roy Peña grew up with the companionship of his brother and
four sisters; after high school, he attended Pan American
University, where he met the love of his life, Lucila Trevino; they
graduated from the university in 1972 and were joined in matrimony
on October 27, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peña began his career as an educator in 1972
with the Roma Independent School District and went on to teach for
La Joya ISD; he entered politics following his mother's death, in a
bid to complete her term as a Starr County justice of the peace;
after his election, he continued serving in that position for a
total of 21 years; in 1998, he sought and won the office of county
commissioner for Precinct 2, and he faithfully carried out his
duties in that role for nearly two decades; among the many projects
he worked on over the years, he considered his greatest
achievements to be the development of the Starr County Memorial and
Veterans Memorial Cemeteries; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated leader and mentor, Mr. Peña was also a
loving husband and the proud father of two children, Raul and
Monica; his life was further enriched by the affection he shared
with his cherished grandchildren, Analiza, Yamil, and Raul, and he
additionally treasured the many friendships he made in the course
of his work; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his steadfast integrity and his deep
commitment to fairness and justice, Roy Peña will forever be
remembered with admiration by all those who had the good fortune to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Raul "Roy" Peña Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to all those who
mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Peña.