78R16371 JH-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 1680



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Presidio County twice elected Jaime 
Ramirez as their county commissioner, and it is a pleasure to honor 
him for his distinguished public service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez began his tenure as county commissioner 
on January 1, 1997, and over the ensuing years, he was instrumental 
in procuring more than $3 million in state and federal grants for 
the county; his dedication won him the respect and admiration of 
many people in the community, and he was reelected to the position; 
and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman graduated from Presidio 
High School in 1994 as the class salutatorian and went on to attend 
El Paso Community College and Sul Ross State University; he earned a 
United States Customs broker license in 2002 and recently graduated 
from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, 
Georgia; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, he has given generously of his time and 
talents in support of such noteworthy local groups as the Knights of 
Columbus, the appraisal review board, and the Development 
Corporation of Presidio; he is also a volunteer little league coach 
and president of the organization; and
	WHEREAS, Jaime Ramirez has long demonstrated his tremendous 
commitment to serving the people of Presidio County, and his 
contributions to the community have positively affected the quality 
of life enjoyed by countless area residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jaime Ramirez on his outstanding service 
as county commissioner for Presidio County and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.