H.R. No. 983



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with meaningful 
accomplishments and joyful moments may comfort the family and 
friends of Oscar L. Ramirez, Sr., of Roma, who died on March 23, 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, A humble man who enjoyed motorcycles, horseback 
riding, and Quarter Horse racing, Mr. Ramirez raced horses that 
were known in both Mexico and the United States, and one of his 
beloved horses, Santo Nino, was named Horse of the Year during the 
first year of racing at the Nuevo Laredo racetrack; and
	WHEREAS, He was also a talented musician who played the piano 
and guitar; as a teenager, he sang for a radio station in Mexico 
City, and while stationed in Laredo during his early career in 
customs, he sang for the Laredo Queen; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted father and husband, who cherished his 
family and friends, Mr. Ramirez will be sorely missed by all those 
who were privileged to know and love him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Oscar Ramirez and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Mabel B. Ramirez; to his sons, Oscar Ramirez and his wife, Maria 
Teresa, George Ramirez and his wife, Cindy, and Jackie Ramirez and 
his wife, Becky; to his sister, Nelly Gomez; to his grandchildren, 
Oscar Ramirez III, Jose Alexandro Ramirez, Luis Carlos Ramirez, 
Veronica Lisa Ramirez, Bianca Lizette Ramirez, John William 
Ramirez, and James Michael Ramirez; 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 Oscar L. 
Ramirez, Sr.

                                                                         Guillen
                                                                         Escobar


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 983 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 22, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House