R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Louis Rogelio Ramirez, Sr., for his many years of dedication to the
 1-3     Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT); and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Seguin, Texas, Mr. Ramirez served with
 1-5     distinction in the United States Navy,  and after attending college
 1-6     on the GI Bill, he began his lengthy career as a social services
 1-7     outreach worker with the CCSCT in 1967; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In this position he was highly innovative in using
 1-9     state and federal programs to benefit area citizens, and he was
1-10     also directly responsible for enrolling countless Seguin and
1-11     Guadalupe County youth into summer employment and training
1-12     programs; and
1-13           WHEREAS, After excelling as an outreach worker, he earned a
1-14     series of promotions until he advanced to his current position as
1-15     executive director in 1984, and his continued dedication to the
1-16     CCSCT has helped it to become a multimillion dollar Community
1-17     Action Agency; and
1-18           WHEREAS, While continuing his service to the CCSCT,
1-19     Mr. Ramirez has also been active as a business partner in a local
1-20     nightclub and a bakery; despite his many professional interests, he
1-21     has always found time to give back to the community as a member of
1-22     such notable organizations as the Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic
1-23     Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of Community Action
1-24     Agencies, South Texas Community Based Organizations, Inc., Seguin
 2-1     Jaycees, and United Neighbors Organization; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Louis Rogelio Ramirez, Sr., has had a profound
 2-3     effect on the lives of many Texans through his work with the
 2-4     Community Council of South Central Texas, and his devoted service
 2-5     in their behalf is truly worthy of special recognition; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby recognize the many civic contributions of Louis
 2-9     Rogelio Ramirez, Sr., and extend to him sincere best wishes for
2-10     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
2-13     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Longoria
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 860 was adopted by the House on May
         7, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House