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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1128
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In Memory |
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of |
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Joel A. Ramirez |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Private First Class Joel A. Ramirez, who |
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died in the line of duty April 16, 2011, at the age of 22, while |
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serving his country in Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, Private First Class Ramirez enlisted in the |
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United States Army in order to serve his nation and to support its |
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ideals and principles; he was a member of the 1st Battalion, 32nd |
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Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain |
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Division based at Fort Drum when he gave his last full measure of |
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devotion to his country; and |
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WHEREAS, The courageous men and women of the United States |
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Armed Forces who have fought in wars and peacekeeping missions |
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have set a lasting standard for others; their selfless devotion |
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and strength have left an indelible mark on the world; and |
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WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and conviction, |
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Private First Class Ramirez gave unselfishly to others, and his |
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patriotism, his devotion to duty, and his enthusiasm for living |
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each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew |
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him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family and friends of Joel A. Ramirez; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Joel A. Ramirez. |
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Jackson |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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| Harris |
Rodriguez |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 23, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |