By:  Montford                                         S.R. No. 1221
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                            Jose S. Ramirez
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
    1-6  family and friends of Jose S. Ramirez in mourning his death
    1-7  on May 13, 1995, at the age of 76; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was born March 29, 1919, in
    1-9  Orange Grove, and, following the end of World War II, married
   1-10  his beloved wife, Aeropajita Sanchez, on July 18, 1946, in
   1-11  Mercedes; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, They made their final move in 1955 when they moved
   1-13  to Lubbock and set down roots in the community; at first he was a
   1-14  route salesman for Borden Company, and then in 1968, they opened
   1-15  their own business, Jose's Dining Room; working long and dedicated
   1-16  hours, he built the restaurant into a community institution; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A man of ability and unquestioned integrity, he
   1-18  possessed a warm and caring character; Mr. Ramirez found time
   1-19  to devote to community organizations, being elected to the Lubbock
   1-20  School Board in 1974 and serving for 12 years; he was also a board
   1-21  member of Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, and Lubbock Juvenile
   1-22  Authority; further, he was a member of the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber
   1-23  of Commerce, League of United Latin American Citizens, Knights of
    2-1  Columbus, and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father who was dedicated
    2-3  to sustaining and improving family life and the opportunities for
    2-4  children, Mr. Ramirez was the first Hispanic member of the Lubbock
    2-5  School Board and Ramirez Elementary School was named after him; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, To honor this distinguished gentleman for paving
    2-7  the way for increased Hispanic participation in all areas of the
    2-8  community, the League of United Latin American Citizens recently
    2-9  awarded him a lifetime membership in the organization; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, A man of strong Christian faith, he did not shrink
   2-11  from life's challenges, but met them with character and strength;
   2-12  he provided unceasing support and comfort to others and won a unique
   2-13  place in the hearts of everyone who knew him; now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-15  74th Legislature, hereby extend heartfelt sympathy to
   2-16  the members of his family:  his wife, Aeropajita; his sons,
   2-17  Jose S. Ramirez, Jr., and Mario O. Ramirez; his daughters,
   2-18  Leticia Ramirez and Raquel Ramirez; his brothers, Manuel Ramirez
   2-19  and Lino Ramirez; his sisters, Gloria Saenz, Henrietta Ramirez, and
   2-20  Minerva Lopez; and his three grandchildren; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
   2-22  members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
   2-23  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
   2-24  in memory of Jose S. Ramirez.
   2-25                               ______________________________________
    3-1                                      President of the Senate
    3-2                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-3                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-4                               on May 25, 1995, by a rising vote.
    3-5                               ______________________________________
    3-6                                      Secretary of the Senate
    3-7                               ______________________________________
    3-8                                        Member, Texas Senate