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H.R. No. 778
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness that the passing of the Honorable
Horacio Sabas Ramirez of Hebbronville, on March 6, 2005, brings to
all who loved this respected civic leader; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1922, Judge Ramirez was raised
in his hometown of Hebbronville, a city forever changed by the
countless contributions of a single man; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished alumnus of Hebbronville High
School, he was accepted at St. Mary's University in San Antonio;
before he could finish his education, however, he chose to answer
his country's call to arms after the events at Pearl Harbor; and
WHEREAS, He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, and his
heroic efforts as a tail gunner in the 444th Squadron, 320th
Bombardment Group, earned him a host of honors, including the U.S.
Air Force Air Medal, the EAME Campaign Medal, and the prestigious
Croix de Guerre avec Palme; and
WHEREAS, Returning to the Lone Star State after his
discharge, Judge Ramirez resumed his studies at St. Mary's
University, ultimately receiving his undergraduate degree and
attending St. Mary's Law School; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan worked with the U.S. Department
of Agriculture and as his county's veterans service officer before
joining the Texas Department of Public Welfare; committed to the
health and well-being of all Hebbronville residents, he became
active in civic affairs and worked to improve the town's sewer and
water drainage difficulties; and
WHEREAS, His efforts expedited the establishment of the
county's second water control and improvement district, and he
became the first elected president of its board; he ably presided
over the group during its formative years and helped to bring
necessary changes to the town's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ramirez went on to serve as the Jim Hogg county
and district clerk and as county auditor before beginning his
illustrious service as county judge in 1987; as the highest elected
official in the county, he earned the respect and admiration of his
community, keeping the budget balanced and working for the
continued paving and drainage of local streets, rehabilitation of
homes for the needy, improvements to the sewage and wastewater
systems, and development of a recycling plant, nursing home, senior
citizen services center, area food bank, recreation hall, and new
INS facility; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Judge Ramirez dedicated himself to
his beloved wife, Angiolina, and children; blessed with a marriage
that spanned more than half a century and six cherished sons and
daughters, he was supported in all of his endeavors by his
close-knit family; and
WHEREAS, Horacio Ramirez built a brighter future for the
community he was proud to call home, and though his special presence
will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the life of Horacio Sabas Ramirez and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Angiolina; to his sister, Amelia R. Canales; to his children,
Horacio R. Ramirez and his wife, Evangelina, Irma Leticia Ramirez,
Margo R. Keyes and her husband, Jim, R. Ricardo Ramirez and his
wife, Carmen, Roberto D. Ramirez, and Marissa Anchia and her
husband, State Representative Rafael Anchia; to his nine
grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the
Honorable Horacio Sabas Ramirez.
Anchia
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 778 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2005.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House