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By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 110



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Salomon Antonio Ramos, 
Jr., of Alpine were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed 
Texan on January 29, 2004, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramos was born on June 13, 1917, in Alpine, where 
he remained a lifelong resident; he worked as a barber and served 
with distinction as a constable for Brewster County for many years; 
and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Ramos was the proud father 
of a son and seven daughters, including the late Rosemary R. Ramos; 
he also rejoiced as his family circle grew to include a number of 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; widely respected in his 
community, he was a valued congregant of Our Lady of Peace Catholic 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramos touched many lives during his journey on 
this earth, and his memory will continue to live in the hearts of 
all who were privileged to share in his love and affection; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Salomon Antonio Ramos, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his wife, Olivia R. Ramos; to his 
daughters, Julie Gonzales, Bertha Ramos, Olivia R. Fierro, Lucia R. 
Stien, Yolanda Horch, and Esther Ramos; to his son, Anthony Ramos; 
to his sisters, Amparo Cobos, Teresa Rubio, and Soccoro Garcia; to 
his brothers, Julio Ramos and Alfonso Ramos; to his 16 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and to his other 
relatives and numerous friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Salomon 
Antonio Ramos, Jr.