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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The wisdom and experience of centenarians are a |
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source of enduring inspiration, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor |
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Ninfa Uribe Ramirez of Laredo as she joins this elite group of |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in San Ygnacio on February 4, 1915, the former |
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Ninfa Uribe is the youngest daughter of Blas Maria Uribe II and |
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Petrita G. Uribe and a descendant of a founder of San Ygnacio; in |
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1945, she married Amado Ramirez, and the couple shared in the joy of |
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raising two sons, Amado and Victor; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Ramirez dedicated herself to teaching for many |
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years before retiring; she has traveled widely, and today she |
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enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and doing crossword |
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puzzles; she also loves cats and chocolate candy; and |
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WHEREAS, Ninfa Uribe Ramirez has witnessed a panorama of |
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change during a historic century, and her 100th birthday offers a |
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welcome opportunity for her friends and family to acknowledge the |
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special place she holds in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ninfa Uribe Ramirez on the joyous |
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occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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for continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |