87R30354 CJM-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2024
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Guadalupe M. Peña of Rio Grande City, who passed away on May 3,
2021, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Guadalupe Peña was born on November 2, 1937, in
Hebbronville; a graduate of Hebbronville High School, he went on to
earn a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas A&I University and a
master's degree from Pan American University; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Peña served
in Libya as a member of the U.S. Air Force; in the course of his
career as an educator, he worked for the Rio Grande City
Consolidated Independent School District for more than 35 years;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peña belonged to the Texas Retired Teachers
Association and the Knights of Columbus; he was also a parishioner
at Immaculate Conception Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Peña enjoyed the love and
support of his wife of 52 years, Diana, and he took great pride in
his children, Deanna, Guadalupe, and Ernesto; with the passing
years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include
eight grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Benjamin, Julianna, Hunter,
Kamryn, Abbylyn, and Jonathan; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country,
Guadalupe Peña earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who
were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Guadalupe M. Peña and
extend sincere condolences to those he leaves behind; 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 Guadalupe
Peña.