SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ida Ramos
 
         WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
  generosity of restauranteur Ida Gonzales Ramos of San Antonio,
  who passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 76; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Nicolas and Paulita Gonzales, the
  former Ida Gonzales was born in Tilden on September 5, 1943, and
  grew up with the companionship of four brothers, Cosme, Nicolas,
  Ruben, and Refugio, and four sisters, Maria, Casey, Dora, and
  Gloria; she married Richard Ramos, and they became the proud
  parents of three daughters, Brenda, Gina, and Jennifer; through
  the years, Ms. Ramos experienced the joy of welcoming into her
  treasured family five grandsons, Branden, Seth, Bryan, Stephon,
  and Solomon, as well as a great-grandson, Connor; she set an
  example of strength and determination for the younger
  generations and instilled in them the value of hard work; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Ramos was the owner of El Torero Restaurant
  for more than 44 years, and she extended a warm welcome to all,
  including families, politicians, softball and dart teams,
  teachers from Riverside Park Elementary, and anyone who needed
  love and compassion, as well as a good meal; over the years, she
  became a mother figure to a host of people, offering hugs, a
  shoulder to cry on, wise counsel, or kind words of encouragement;
  she was a strong advocate for her Southside community, and she
  was especially dedicated to VFW Post No. 9186; and
         WHEREAS, Although Ida Ramos will be deeply missed, the
  passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that she
  brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ida Gonzales Ramos
  and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Ida Gonzales Ramos.
 
  Gutierrez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 13, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate