H.R. No. 485



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For a quarter of a century, Esequiel Bermudez has 
dedicated himself to the care and maintenance of the Sul Ross State 
University campus in Alpine, and on the occasion of his retirement 
it is fitting to acknowledge the many contributions of this 
dedicated Texan; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Alpine, "Zeke" Bermudez 
attended Alpine High School before serving as a fire control 
crewman with the U.S. Army in Alaska; and
	WHEREAS, On his return to his hometown, he earned a 
bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Sul Ross and went to work for 
Conoco; and
	WHEREAS, In 1980, Mr. Bermudez joined the staff of his alma 
mater's physical plant, and since that time has become a familiar 
and indispensable asset to the day-to-day operation of the school; 
and
	WHEREAS, Whether building, repairing, or renovating, he has 
brought to every aspect of his work the same commitment to 
excellence, benefiting countless members of the university 
community; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his endeavors, Mr. Bermudez has drawn 
strength and inspiration from his family, including his wife, 
Norma; their children, Cindy Bermudez, Krisinda Calderon, Merced 
Bermudez, Eddie Bermudez, and Raulito Rojo Ramos; and their 
grandchildren, Geoffrey and Logan Calderon; and
	WHEREAS, Although his colleagues are sorry to see Mr. 
Bermudez go, his influence will long be felt in the rooms and 
buildings of Sul Ross, where people from all walks of life daily 
enjoy the results of his careful craftsmanship; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Esequiel Bermudez on 
the occasion of his retirement from Sul Ross State University 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. Bermudez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 485 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House