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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Private First |
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Class Joel Ramirez of Waxahachie suffered an immeasurable loss with |
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the death of this valiant soldier on April 16, 2011, at the age of |
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22; and |
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WHEREAS, Private Ramirez was assigned to the 1st Battalion, |
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32nd Infantry, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York; he |
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was mortally wounded in Nimroz Province while serving his country |
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on his first tour of duty in Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Fall River Mills, California, on July 12, |
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1988, Joel Ramirez was the beloved son of Irma and Chano Ramirez; in |
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2001, his family moved to Waxahachie, where he was a valued member |
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of the varsity soccer team at Waxahachie High School and graduated |
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in 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Private Ramirez joined the U.S. Army in 2009 and |
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excelled in his duties; as a machine gunner, he was first in his |
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unit in accuracy, and he was also at the top of his class in physical |
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fitness; and |
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WHEREAS, This brave young Texan was known for his dedication |
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to his family, his infectious good humor, his love of animals, and |
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his talent as an artist; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's |
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servicemen and servicewomen, whose sacrifices are deserving of our |
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deepest respect and gratitude; through his unwavering dedication to |
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duty, Joel Ramirez embodied the highest ideals of the United States |
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armed forces, and those who knew him will forever hold his memory |
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close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Private First Class |
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Joel Ramirez and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his |
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family: to his parents, Irma and Feliciano Ramirez; to his |
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daughter, Kaylee Marie Ramirez; to his sisters, Christian and Maria |
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Ramirez; to his brother, Daniel Ramirez; to his grandmother, Maria |
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Ramirez; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Army |
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Private First Class Joel Ramirez. |