By: Truan S.R. No. 810 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Eliseo Ramos, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, South Texas lost one of its most beloved and 1-6 respected sports legends with the death of Eliseo Ramos, Jr., 1-7 on March 30, 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A former Hebbronville Longhorns and Falfurrias 1-9 Fightin' Jerseys baseball coach, Coach Ramos had an unparalleled 1-10 record of achievement with his teams; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman was a schoolteacher and 1-12 coach in his hometown of Hebbronville from 1958 through 1974; while 1-13 coaching for the Longhorns he led his team to an unprecedented 10 1-14 district championships, eight bi-district titles, six area 1-15 championships, and six regional titles; and 1-16 WHEREAS, After accepting the head coaching position at 1-17 Falfurrias, Eliseo Ramos continued his winning ways, guiding the 1-18 Fightin' Jerseys to six district titles, four bi-district titles, 1-19 and one area championship; and 1-20 WHEREAS, His former players credit him with teaching them 1-21 what it meant to be a team; all players worked together for a team 1-22 victory, not personal glory; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Inspiring his players through his own personal 2-1 example, Eliseo Ramos instilled in them a sense of pride and a 2-2 belief in self; he also had a tremendous influence on other 2-3 coaches; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A public spirited citizen, Mr. Ramos served two 2-5 terms as a trustee for the Brooks County Independent School 2-6 District; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Never far from a baseball diamond, Coach Ramos 2-8 umpired high school and Little League games; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Eliseo Ramos will be deeply missed, but the honor he 2-10 brought to the game of baseball will be a lasting tribute to his 2-11 memory; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-14 of his family on their grievous loss: his wife, Dalia Ramos; his 2-15 daughter, Rita Ramos; and his sons, Eden, Eric, Eliseo III, and 2-16 Evan Ramos; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-20 in memory of Eliseo Ramos, Jr. 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the 2-24 above Resolution was adopted by 2-25 the Senate on April 29, 1993, 3-1 by a rising vote. 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 _____________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate