SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193
In Memory
of
Reynaldo Esparza Ramirez, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Benito in mourning the loss of Reynaldo Esparza
"Ray" Ramirez, Jr., who died August 22, 2008, at the age of 52;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Ray Ramirez was respected
and admired in the community for his many achievements; the owner
of Ray's Bar-B-Q in his hometown of San Benito, Mr. Ramirez was
known for his generosity and compassion toward those seeking
help; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength, kindness, and wisdom, Mr.
Ramirez gave unselfishly to others, and his warm smile,
enthusiasm for life, and good humor will not be forgotten by
those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he will continue to live in the hearts and minds
of those he left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Reynaldo Esparza Ramirez, Jr.: his wife of 30 years,
Beatriz Flores Ramirez; his daughter and son-in-law, Liliana and
Edward Vidaurre; his son, Reynaldo Ramirez III; his
granddaughter, Luisa Isabella Vidaurre; his brothers, Francisco,
Alberto, Leonel, and Gustavo Ramirez; and his sisters, Leonor
Vaid, Mickey Corcoran, Celeste Ramirez, and Mary Lou Torres; 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 Reynaldo Esparza Ramirez, Jr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate