SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1063
In Memory
of
Celestino Ramirez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Mission in mourning the loss of Celestino Ramirez,
who died May 18, 2009, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, A longtime educator and public servant, Celestino
Ramirez was widely respected and admired in the Mission community
for his courage, his tenacity, and his many accomplishments as a
member of the Mission City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was a 1965 graduate of Mission High
School and served the nation as a member of the United States Army
in Vietnam; he went on to earn bachelor's and master's degrees
from Pan American University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez enjoyed a long and productive career
with the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District as a
teacher, counselor, and principal; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the Mission City Council in 1993,
Mr. Ramirez played an important role in the passage of the
Anzalduas Bridge project and the new Mission Chamber of Commerce
building; during his six terms on the council, he helped pass a
tax freeze for the elderly and disabled and voted to fund many
projects to improve city infrastructure and services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was devoted to his family, and he will
long be remembered for his generous spirit and his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Celestino Ramirez; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Celestino Ramirez.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate