H.R. No. 393



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Carolina Ramos, El Paso State Parks Complex manager 
for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and a longtime resident 
of the El Paso area, has won widespread appreciation and respect for 
her many years of outstanding public service; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Ramos joined the staff of the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife Department in 1977 as a law division enforcement clerk and 
was later transferred to Monahans Sandhills State Park, where she 
served as a clerk and later as a park ranger; and
	WHEREAS, In 1989, Ms. Ramos was transferred to Franklin 
Mountains State Park in El Paso; the commitment and professionalism 
she demonstrated proved her capable of great responsibility, and in 
1991 she was promoted to the position of park manager; among her 
many accomplishments in this role, Ms. Ramos was instrumental in 
compiling the Franklin Mountains State Park Plan and overseeing its 
initial implementation; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, this esteemed 
professional established a working relationship with a host of 
political and civic organizations in the El Paso area, and she 
advocated and implemented the use of volunteers in the state parks 
program; additionally, she was appointed by the City of El Paso to 
the El Paso Mountain Committee; and
	WHEREAS, In 1994, Ms. Ramos assumed the position of El Paso 
State Parks Complex manager, overseeing the operation of Franklin 
Mountains State Park, Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, and Magoffin 
Home State Historic Site; the development and dedication of the 
Wyler Aerial Tramway in 1997 brought additional responsibilities 
and challenges; and
	WHEREAS, Thanks in great part to her efforts, the El Paso 
State Parks Complex was honored at the Texas Parks and Wildlife 
Department's 2001 Employee Recognition Awards Program in the 
Outstanding Team category; she has also helped to establish Lone 
Star Legacy Endowment accounts for each of the four parks; and
	WHEREAS, Carolina Ramos has played an important part in the 
preservation and interpretation of the heritage of the Lone Star 
State, and her contributions will continue to enrich the lives of 
Texas residents for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Carolina Ramos on her professional and 
civic accomplishments and extend to her sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Ramos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Pickett

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 393 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House