Congratulating State Representative Ryan Guillen and State Representative Richard Peña Raymond on becoming the longest-serving desk mates in the history of the Texas House.

89(R) HR 1529 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1529

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, State Representatives Ryan Guillen and Richard Peña

Raymond have earned the distinction of being the longest-serving

desk mates in the history of the Texas House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, The pair first began sharing a desk in the House

Chamber in January 2003, and as of the 89th Legislature, they have

been seated side by side for 12 regular sessions, surpassing the

total of 11 regular sessions set by Representatives Phil King and

Geanie Morrison between 2001 and 2021; and

WHEREAS, While working in close proximity to one another,

desk mates in the Texas House form a unique bond marked by their

shared commitment to public service, and Representatives Guillen

and Raymond may indeed take pride in their record-setting history

as close neighbors in the House Chamber; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate State Representative Ryan Guillen

and State Representative Richard Peña Raymond on becoming the

longest-serving desk mates in the history of the Texas House and

extend to them sincere appreciation for their dedicated service;

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Representatives Guillen and Raymond as an expression

of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Cortez

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1529 was adopted by the House on June

2, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House