SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 876

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Miguel R. Ramirez for his many years of community service in San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, Miguel Ramirez has been a leader in his community since 1956, when he was 28 years old and lived at the corner of El Paso and San Horacio Streets; the mail service stopped at the end of the street, and people living on his street were not always receiving their mail; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was directed to the local postmaster, who told him to collect 100 signatures and the delivery service could be extended to his street; although he only managed to obtain 70 signatures, the postmaster agreed to extend mail service to the street because of Mr. Ramirez's hard work; and

WHEREAS, He continued to serve his community by assisting people with job training, shelter, food, and medical care; he organized and served on the community council, and he was involved with bringing health clinics to Palo Alto and Villa Coronado; and

WHEREAS, A highly respected and distinguished citizen of San Antonio, Miguel Ramirez has demonstrated his commitment to service and worked diligently for the betterment of his community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Miguel R. Ramirez for his achievements and his many contributions to his community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate