79R19882 JTR-D

By:  Flores                                                       H.R. No. 2217



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Ramiro Bourbois of Mission 
were greatly saddened by his passing on January 16, 2005, at the age 
of 69, and we join them in mourning their loss; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 8, 1935, Mr. Bourbois married his 
childhood sweetheart, Emma Garza, shortly after graduating from 
Mission High School, and their marriage, which endured more than 
half a century, was blessed with 10 children; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bourbois made his living in the demanding field 
of professional trucking, both as an employee of various companies 
and the owner of his own trucking business; he spent many memorable 
summers working in the fields alongside his children, and though 
the work was difficult, the time spent with his family was 
treasured; he also worked for the Hayes-Sammons chemical company 
and was a principal witness in "Mission's Toxic Legacy," which 
dealt with chemical contamination that allegedly spread from the 
plant to South Mission and affected the health of many area 
residents, including many members of his own family; never bitter 
about his own failing health, Mr. Bourbois only regretted his 
inability to spend more time with his beloved wife and children; and
	WHEREAS, He indeed took great pride and pleasure in his 
family, and his caring nature was also reflected in his many 
friendships, which sprang up wherever his work took him; and
	WHEREAS, His steadfast work ethic and uncomplaining nature 
carried him through even the toughest of times, and in holding fast 
to his own ideals, Ramiro Bourbois set an example of integrity that 
will continue to burn brightly in the hearts of all those who knew 
and loved him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ramiro Bourbois and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife 
of 52 years, Emma Garza Bourbois; to his children, Virginia, Juan 
Manuel, Sylvia, Maria Cynthia, Aida Araceli, Leticia Margot, 
Hector, Ramiro, Jose Francisco, and Santiago; 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 Ramiro 
Bourbois.