By Gallego H.R. No. 909 74R9922 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Jose Alberto Ramon 1-2 suffered a great loss with the untimely passing of this beloved 1-3 young man on September 15, 1994, at the age of 20; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Although he suffered from Duchenne Muscular 1-5 Dystrophy, a debilitating and painful neuromuscular disease, Joey 1-6 Ramon would not allow himself to become a victim; with 1-7 determination and courage, he continually set higher goals for 1-8 himself and never stopped striving to meet those goals; and 1-9 WHEREAS, An honors graduate of Eagle Pass High School, this 1-10 exceptional young man fulfilled one of his highest aspirations when 1-11 he enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin; there, he earned 1-12 the respect, affection, and admiration of many of his classmates 1-13 and teachers, showing them that there are no limitations on the 1-14 human spirit, only possibilities; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon was an inspiration to all who knew him, 1-16 but more importantly, he was a loving son, brother, and friend who 1-17 truly brightened the lives of those around him with his boundless 1-18 enthusiasm and dry sense of humor; and 1-19 WHEREAS, While it is especially painful to say goodbye to one 1-20 so young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that 1-21 although Mr. Ramon's time here was brief, he touched the hearts of 1-22 many people throughout his life; though his presence will be deeply 1-23 missed, his unique spirit will live on in the thoughts and prayers 1-24 of those who loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jose Alberto Ramon 2-3 and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-4 parents, Alberto M. and Ellen Monte Ramon; to his sisters and 2-5 brother-in-law, Margarita Louise Ramon, Soledad Ramon Valenciano, 2-6 and Lieutenant Carlos Valenciano; to his grandmothers, Margarita R. 2-7 Ramon and Ruth B. Monte; to his aunts and uncles; and to all the 2-8 relatives and friends of this extraordinary young man; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Jose Alberto Ramon.