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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1109

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Colonel Joe E. Ramirez, Jr., for his exemplary service 
with the United States Army; and
	WHEREAS, Colonel Joe Ramirez is currently serving as the 
deputy chief of staff under General John Abizaid at the
US Central Command in Tampa, Florida; the US Central Command is 
one of nine unified combatant commands assigned operational 
control of our nation's combat forces in areas that include the 
Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq; in the upcoming weeks, he 
will return to Iraq for further service; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected army officer, Colonel Ramirez 
represents the many members of the military who risk their lives 
daily while protecting the United States from international 
terrorism and striving to ensure our national security interests 
throughout the world; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Colonel Ramirez
holds a master's degree in strategic studies from the United States
Army War College; he is also trained in an array of specialized 
areas, such as nuclear and chemical target analysis, allowing him 
to better serve his country; and
	WHEREAS, For his outstanding military service, Colonel Ramirez
has earned numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit, 
the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the
Army Achievement Medal; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage and many skills, Colonel Joe Ramirez
has dedicated himself to the service of his nation, and he is 
truly deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Colonel Joe E. Ramirez, Jr., on 
his contributions to the United States Army and his country and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Fraser




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate