H.R. No. 2414 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Debra Lynn Ramirez of Waco passed away on April 28, 2011, at the age of 52, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, Born in Waco on July 12, 1958, the former Debra Lyles was the daughter of C. H. and Charlene Lyles; she was joined in marriage with Gilbert Ramirez, and together they shared a rewarding relationship and raised three beloved children, Melisa, Jacilyn, and Edward; and WHEREAS, Ms. Ramirez was educated in the Waco schools and attended 4-C Business College before embarking on a career in the medical records industry; she was a valued congregant of Beverly Hills Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and a caring friend, Debra Ramirez touched many lives with her warmth and sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of 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 Debra Lynn Ramirez and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Gilbert Ramirez; to her daughters, Melisa Weins and her husband, Kenneth, and Jacilyn Jeffcoat and her husband, Eric Pecina; to her son, Edward Ramirez, and his wife, Allison; to her grandchildren, Kyle, Savanna, Yazmynn, Eric, Avery, Nuthaniel, Avelino, Elena Lynn, Ulyzabeth, and Aviel; to her sisters, Sherri Spivey and Martha Ramirez and her husband, Pedro; to her brothers, C. H. "Buster" Lyles and Howard Bright and his wife, Neita; 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 Debra Lynn Ramirez. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2414 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House