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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Frank Ramirez Jr. of San Antonio has dedicated his |
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life to the service of his country and his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Mr. Ramirez grew up on the |
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south side of the city, and after graduating from Harlandale High |
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School in 1978, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly |
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served for four years; upon his return to civilian life, he helped |
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manage the family business his father founded in 1971, Ramirez |
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Roofing; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez went on to answer his nation's call to |
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duty once again, and for the past 18 years, he has served as a member |
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of the U.S. Air Force in a number of locations throughout the world, |
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including Iraq, where he completed a tour in 2011; he is currently a |
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chief master sergeant, a rank that is attained by only one percent |
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of enlisted personnel, and he is an honored member of the 149th |
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Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, An inspiring example of civic engagement as well, |
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Mr. Ramirez gives generously of his time and energy to Toys for Tots |
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and the YMCA; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ramirez enjoys the love |
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and support of his wife of 21 years, Leticia Ramirez, and he |
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delights in spending time with his children, Frank and Lauren, and |
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his grandson, Landon; he also counts hunting and fishing, playing |
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baseball, and rooting for the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas |
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Cowboys among his favorite pursuits; and |
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WHEREAS, Frank Ramirez has set an inspiring example for |
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others through his military and community service, and his efforts |
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are indeed deserving of our respect and gratitude; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Frank Ramirez Jr. for his exemplary |
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service to his state and nation and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Uresti |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2620 was adopted by the House on May |
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28, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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