H.R. No. 606
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 25th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Laredo is taking place in 2025, providing a fitting opportunity
to recognize Bishop James Anthony Tamayo, who has guided the
diocese since its establishment; and
WHEREAS, In August 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop
Tamayo to oversee the newly created Diocese of Laredo and to
minister the unique pastoral needs of South Texas; during his
exemplary tenure, Bishop Tamayo has worked to build a strong and
unified diocese that serves a diverse and growing population of
parishioners; he has promoted a culture of faith that prioritizes
outreach and community service, and he has guided the development
of numerous initiatives that promote social justice and education
in the region; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Tamayo draws on many decades of experience in
the clergy; a native of Brownsville, he was ordained as a priest in
1976, and he went on to serve in numerous capacities in the Diocese
of Corpus Christi over the course of more than 16 years; from 1993
until his appointment as bishop, he distinguished himself in his
role as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, and
he has also served in a range of leadership roles at the national
level; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Tamayo's compassionate leadership has
greatly benefited the Diocese of Laredo, and his efforts over the
past quarter century are greatly appreciated by the residents of
South Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bishop James Anthony Tamayo on the
occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Laredo 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 Bishop Tamayo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 606 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House