By Christian H.R. No. 599 75R11334 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Juanita Ramsey of Jasper on March 29, 1-2 1997, at the age of 72, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Ms. Ramsey was born July 13, 1924, in Wiergate, and 1-5 along with her twin sister, Wenora Ramsey, began her career with 1-6 the office of the secretary of state in 1953 and retired in 1983 1-7 after more than 30 years of exceptional service to the State of 1-8 Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Ms. Ramsey moved to the Jasper community after her 1-10 retirement, where her warm and caring nature earned her the 1-11 affection of many individuals; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Heir to a rich family heritage, she was a cousin of 1-13 the Honorable Ben Ramsey, a former lieutenant governor, secretary 1-14 of state, and railroad commissioner; and 1-15 WHEREAS, During her lifetime, Juanita Ramsey touched the 1-16 lives of many people, and though her presence will be deeply 1-17 missed, her memory will surely endure in the hearts and minds of 1-18 all who came to know and love her; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Juanita Ramsey and 1-21 extend sincere sympathy to her sister, Wenora Ramsey, and the many 1-22 other friends and relatives of this esteemed Texan; and, be it 1-23 further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 2-2 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Juanita 2-3 Ramsey.