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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Edmundo Ramirez served his country with great honor |
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and distinction as a member of the United States military, and he is |
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being recognized for his contributions at the 27th Annual San |
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Elizario Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in |
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recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all |
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who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of |
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the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast |
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Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational |
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values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that |
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our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Edmundo Ramirez |
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joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and went on to complete his enlistment |
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at the rank of specialist E-4 in 1971; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Edmundo Ramirez |
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upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces during his years |
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in uniform, and his fellow citizens owe him a lasting debt of |
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gratitude; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Edmundo Ramirez for |
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his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario |
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Veterans Day Celebration and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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the future; 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. |