H.R. No. 2404
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The late Felipe Victor Ramon played a vital role as a
community leader in Starr County for many decades, and his life and
legacy are indeed worthy of tribute; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon was a devoted student who began his
college education at Columbia University and later transferred to
The University of Texas at Austin; he graduated in 1942 with a
bachelor's degree in Latin American studies; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Ramon served
admirably in the United States Army Air Corps as a radio tower
operator during World War II, stationed in London, England; he was
later honorably discharged for his courageous service to his
country; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon relocated to Rio Grande City after his
term in the military; he successfully established the Piggly Wiggly
grocery store, of which he was the proprietor for more than 20
years; Mr. Ramon was active in local real estate development and
effectively managed his family's real estate in Laredo, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramon was active in local politics; he published
the Rio Grande Herald for several years and wrote articles that
engaged his community; he earned an award from the Texas State
Publishers Association for his hard work and dedication to his
community; and
WHEREAS, Through his commitment to civic activism, Felipe
Victor Ramon had a positive impact on the residents of Rio Grande
City, and his dedication to public service will remain a lasting
source of inspiration to those who seek to give back to their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Felipe Victor Ramon for his
extensive public service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Felipe
Victor Ramon.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2404 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House