SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203


In Memory

of

Ezequiel Ramirez Guerrero

	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of San Antonio 
in mourning the loss of "Don" Ezequiel Ramirez Guerrero, who died 
February 4, 2003, at the age of 70; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was born April 12, 1932, in San Jose 
Del Resplandor, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, He learned from his father how to buy and sell 
cattle and worked as a cattle broker for many years during his 
youth; he later worked in the construction business in 
Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez returned to his true calling in the 
cattle and beef business in 1980, when he established the 
Culebra Meat Market in San Antonio; the business was known for 
specializing in traditional Mexican cuts of beef and pork; over 
the years, the meat market expanded to 13 locations in the city, 
and he became one of San Antonio's leading small businessmen; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mr. Ramirez gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Ezequiel Ramirez Guerrero:  his wife of 50 
years, Sara Ramirez Rivera; his daughters, Francisca Izaguirre, 
Juana Carrizales, and Blasa Aguilar; his sons, Manuel, Jose Luz, 
Jaime, Humberto, Raul, Juan, Noe, Victor, and Ezequiel Ramirez; 
and his 52 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Ezequiel Ramirez Guerrero.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate