H.R. No. 762

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Maria Eva Ramon of Banquete on July 11, 2018, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Primitivo and Estefana Ramon, Eva Ramon was born in Robstown on October 21, 1938, and she grew up with the companionship of eight siblings, Juan, Miguel, Celso, Marcos, Angelita, Elma, Felipa, and Maria; and

WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to caring for her home and family, Ms. Ramon treasured her role as a mother to her daughters, Lorena, Lucelia, and Stephanie, and she also shared a special bond with her niece, Martha, whom she raised as her own; with the passing years, Ms. Ramon had the pleasure of seeing her cherished family grow to include four grandchildren, Jaime, Ashley, Leslie, and Jennifer, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ramon was admired by all who knew her for her strong work ethic and boundless grace; she was also a skilled cook, and she counted watching telenovelas and reading magazines among her favorite pastimes; in all her endeavors, she was sustained by her strong Catholic faith; and

WHEREAS, Although Eva Ramon is greatly missed, those who held this beloved woman dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Eva Ramon and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and many friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Maria Eva Ramon.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 762 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House