SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 104


In Memory

of

Alvaro Ramos, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Alvaro Ramos, Jr., who 
died July 9, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of H.M. King High School in Kingsville, 
Al earned a bachelor of science degree in business management 
from The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Al worked for the Office of the Comptroller of 
Public Accounts for 23 years and retired as a supervisor in the 
Claims Division; while at the comptroller's office, he was a 
founding member of the Mexican American Comptroller Employees 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, Well known and respected in the community
for his many activities and achievements, Al was a founding 
member of the Amigos Club with Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic 
Church, and he was active in Big Brothers Big Sisters, the 
Southwest Optimist Club, and the Parents Association of
The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Al 
gave generously of himself to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Al Ramos was a devoted husband and father, and he 
leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Alvaro Ramos, Jr.:  his 
wife of 28 years, Lydia Guajardo Ramos; his sons, Scott Eric Ramos
and Jacob Lee Ramos; his mother, Aida Ybanez Ramos; his sister, 
Anna McBee; and his brothers, Alan and Albert Ramos; 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 Alvaro Ramos, Jr.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 18, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate