H.R. No. 1520
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carlos H. Pena Sr., a valued member of the Robstown
community and a friend to many, passed away on April 11, 2023, at
the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, The son of Gilberto and Guadalupe Pena, Carlos Pena
was born in Robstown on December 17, 1955; he grew up with the
companionship of four siblings, Juan, Rene, Alma, and Noe; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pena enjoyed a rewarding career with the
Robstown Police Department that spanned three decades, and he led
the department as police chief for four years; moreover, he taught
criminal justice for a decade at Robstown High School, and he later
worked alongside some of his former students who entered the field;
he further served his community as commissioner and board chair for
Nueces County Drainage District No. 2; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pena was the devoted father of three children,
Lupita, Carlos, and Jonathan, and he also took great pride in his
grandson, Elijah; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his family and his community, Carlos
Pena earned the lasting admiration and affection of all who were
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlos H. Pena Sr. and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his
children, Lupita Marie Pena, Carlos Pena Jr., and Jonathan Clint
Pena; to his mother, Guadalupe Huerta Pena; to his siblings, Rene
Pena Sr. and his wife, Gracie, Alma Rosa Pena, and Noe Pena and his
wife, Rachel; to his grandchild, Elijah Lee Reynolds; to his former
wife, Olga Rojas, the mother of his children and close friend; and
to his many other relatives and friends; 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 Carlos
Pena.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1520 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House