SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 996

In Memory

of

Michael David Ramos

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Michael David Ramos, who died April 5, 2007, at the age of 25; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ramos was born July 6, 1981; he was a 2003 graduate of Texas A&M University, where he was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets; and

WHEREAS, An enthusiastic athlete from his youngest days when he began playing T-ball, Mike enjoyed playing baseball, football, basketball, and golf; he was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, stock car racing, and his beloved Aggies; and

WHEREAS, Mike had begun an exemplary career with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as a bond trader; his ambition and determination were an inspiration to all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Mike Ramos was beloved by his family and friends, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Michael David Ramos: his mother and stepfather, Rosemary and Armando Calvillo; his father and stepmother, David and Linda Ramos; his sisters, Rebekah and Annissa; his brother, Matthew; his stepsister, Jennifer; his grandparents, Ramon and Eva Chapa and Victor and Henrietta Ramos; and his stepgrandparents, Estella and Jose Calvillo and Alejandro and Josefina Flores; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Michael David Ramos.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate