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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with |
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the passing of Ralph T. Cloud of El Paso on August 17, 2021, at |
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the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, Ralph Cloud was born on November 22, 1937, to |
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Ralph Isaac Cloud and Guadalupe Telles, and he grew up in El Paso |
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with the companionship of four siblings, Roy, Frances, |
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Katherine, and Olga; after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High |
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School, he served in the National Guard for eight years; and |
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WHEREAS, In civilian life, Mr. Cloud held a variety of |
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jobs, including working as a janitor at Zavala Elementary School, |
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an auto-glass repairman, an apprentice at BIC Electric, and a |
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deliveryman at Farmers Dairies; he went on to a career with |
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Southern Pacific Railroad, remaining with the company after it |
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merged with Union Pacific; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Mr. Cloud was |
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president of the Yucca Neighborhood Association, which he |
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founded in 2007; he further distinguished himself by hosting |
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various events, such as fundraisers and holiday food giveaways, |
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and by leading area Boy Scout troops; he also coached boys and |
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girls Little League teams for several years, and he played an |
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instrumental role in establishing a booster club at Hillcrest |
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Middle School to purchase athletic equipment for students; |
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moreover, he was an avid supporter of the Judge Edward S. Marquez |
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Library, and he advocated for the development of E. L. Williams |
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Park; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cloud benefited from |
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the love and support of his wife, Romelia, with whom he shared a |
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fulfilling marriage that spanned more than six decades; the |
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couple were blessed with 6 children, Edward, Ralph, Curtis, |
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Brian, Sandra, and Martin, and with the passing years, they had |
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the pleasure of welcoming into their family 13 grandchildren and |
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6 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ralph Cloud |
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will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and |
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generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature, |
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2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ralph T. |
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Cloud and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Ralph Cloud. |