Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1028
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Jos Dionicio Ramirez Esparza
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of El Ranchito in mourning the loss of Jos Dionicio
7	7	"Nicho" Ramirez Esparza, who died November 27, 2008; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Nicho Esparza was born January 25, 1928, to Willie
9	9	Lerma Esparza and Maria Luisa Ramirez Esparza; he grew up in a
10	10	large and loving family on the family ranch in El Ranchito; and
11	11	WHEREAS, Following his high school career, Mr. Esparza
12	12	served in the United States Army as part of the occupation forces
13	13	in Germany; after his service in the armed forces, he met and
14	14	married Zifa Zayas, his wife of 56 years, and the couple raised
15	15	seven children, who blessed them with 11 grandchildren and two
16	16	great-grandchildren; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Mr. Esparza dedicated himself to managing the
18	18	family ranch, and his farming and ranching ability, along with
19	19	his expertise in vegetable processing and wholesaling, made him a
20	20	model for others in the area; and
21	21	WHEREAS, He was a leader in the community and a mentor to
22	22	many; active in civic affairs, he served on the boards of the San
23	23	Benito Bank and Trust and the Amigo Savings and Loan; he also
24	24	served as an advisor to the government's Bracero Program during
25	25	the Kennedy administration; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Mr. Esparza was an avid hunter and sportsman, and
27	27	he shared his enthusiasm for the outdoors with his family and his
28	28	many friends; and
29	29	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Mr.
30	30	Esparza gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
31	31	valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
32	32	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he
33	33	will long be remembered with affection and admiration by all who
34	34	were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
35	35	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
36	36	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
37	37	family and friends of Jos Dionicio Ramirez Esparza; and, be it
38	38	further
39	39	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
40	40	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
41	41	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
42	42	memory of Jos Dionicio Ramirez Esparza.
43	43	Lucio
44	44	________________________________
45	45	President of the Senate
46	46	I hereby certify that the
47	47	above Resolution was adopted by
48	48	the Senate on May 27, 2009, by a
49	49	rising vote.
50	50	________________________________
51	51	Secretary of the Senate
52	52	________________________________
53	53	Member, Texas Senate