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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The late Felipe Victor Ramon played a vital role as a |
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community leader in Starr County for many decades, and his life and |
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legacy are indeed worthy of tribute; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon was a devoted student who began his |
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college education at Columbia University and later transferred to |
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The University of Texas at Austin; he graduated in 1942 with a |
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bachelor's degree in Latin American studies; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Ramon served |
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admirably in the United States Army Air Corps as a radio tower |
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operator during World War II, stationed in London, England; he was |
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later honorably discharged for his courageous service to his |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon relocated to Rio Grande City after his |
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term in the military; he successfully established the Piggly Wiggly |
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grocery store, of which he was the proprietor for more than 20 |
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years; Mr. Ramon was active in local real estate development and |
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effectively managed his family's real estate in Laredo, Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon was active in local politics; he published |
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the Rio Grande Herald for several years and wrote articles that |
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engaged his community; he earned an award from the Texas State |
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Publishers Association for his hard work and dedication to his |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his commitment to civic activism, Felipe |
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Victor Ramon had a positive impact on the residents of Rio Grande |
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City, and his dedication to public service will remain a lasting |
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source of inspiration to those who seek to give back to their |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the memory of Felipe Victor Ramon for his |
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extensive public service; and, be it 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 Felipe |
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Victor Ramon. |
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Guillen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2404 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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