TITLE: In memory of Starr County commissioner Raul "Roy" Peña Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of Starr County commissioner Raul "Roy" Peña Jr.

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WHEREAS, A life devoted to family, faith, and community drew to a close with the passing of Starr County commissioner Raul "Roy" Pe a Jr. on June 17, 2017, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, Born on August 11, 1949, in Roma to Raul and Minerva Pe a, Roy Pe a 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. Pe a 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. Pe a 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 Pe a 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" Pe a 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 Pe a.