H.R. No. 1059
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Blanca Ramirez Shawn of San Juan, who passed away February 21,
2011, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 2, 1934, to Cirilo and Victoria
Ramirez, Blanca Sylvia Ramirez grew up in Pharr; while in high
school, she was crowned Homecoming Queen and met the love of her
life, James Shawn; the couple were married on June 20, 1957, and
soon after they settled in San Juan; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shawn was a devoted mother to her children,
Victoria, James, Elizabeth, and Michael, and for more than 25 years
she worked alongside her husband at Truck Service Garage, Mobile
Crane Service, and the All Valley Flea Market; also an accomplished
seamstress, she made countless infant clothes, Halloween costumes,
prom dresses, and curtains; and
WHEREAS, In her free time, Mrs. Shawn enjoyed gardening,
reading, and sipping iced tea on a porch in the Texas Hill Country,
where she spent many weekends; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be greatly missed, Blanca Shawn
left a legacy of joy and love that will continue to inspire all
those who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Blanca Ramirez Shawn
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, James C. Shawn; to her children, Victoria Ann Stephen and
her husband, Kurt, James R. Shawn and his wife, Elizabeth,
Elizabeth Ann Shawn, and Dr. Michael D. Shawn; to her
daughter-in-law, Jennifer Klass Shawn; to her grandchildren,
Victoria, Sophia, and John Stephen, James, Xela, and Socrates
Shawn, and Stacey Verhine; to her great-grandson, Jack Verhine; to
her brother, Edward Ramirez, and his wife, Cory; to her sister,
Lydia Leal, and her husband, Gilbert; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Blanca
Ramirez Shawn.
Gonzales of Hidalgo
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House