SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ralph Cloud
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
  the passing of Ralph T. Cloud of El Paso on August 17, 2021, at
  the age of 83; and
         WHEREAS, Ralph Cloud was born on November 22, 1937, to
  Ralph Isaac Cloud and Guadalupe Telles, and he grew up in El Paso
  with the companionship of four siblings, Roy, Frances,
  Katherine, and Olga; after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High
  School, he served in the National Guard for eight years; and
         WHEREAS, In civilian life, Mr. Cloud held a variety of
  jobs, including working as a janitor at Zavala Elementary School,
  an auto-glass repairman, an apprentice at BIC Electric, and a
  deliveryman at Farmers Dairies; he went on to a career with
  Southern Pacific Railroad, remaining with the company after it
  merged with Union Pacific; and
         WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Mr. Cloud was
  president of the Yucca Neighborhood Association, which he
  founded in 2007; he further distinguished himself by hosting
  various events, such as fundraisers and holiday food giveaways,
  and by leading area Boy Scout troops; he also coached boys and
  girls Little League teams for several years, and he played an
  instrumental role in establishing a booster club at Hillcrest
  Middle School to purchase athletic equipment for students;
  moreover, he was an avid supporter of the Judge Edward S. Marquez
  Library, and he advocated for the development of E. L. Williams
  Park; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cloud benefited from
  the love and support of his wife, Romelia, with whom he shared a
  fulfilling marriage that spanned more than six decades; the
  couple were blessed with 6 children, Edward, Ralph, Curtis,
  Brian, Sandra, and Martin, and with the passing years, they had
  the pleasure of welcoming into their family 13 grandchildren and
  6 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ralph Cloud
  will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and
  generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
  hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Ralph T. Cloud and extend heartfelt sympathy to all 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Ralph Cloud.
 
  Blanco
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 26, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate