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      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House