SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1128
In Memory
of
Joel A. Ramirez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Private First Class Joel A. Ramirez, who
died in the line of duty April 16, 2011, at the age of 22, while
serving his country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Ramirez enlisted in the
United States Army in order to serve his nation and to support its
ideals and principles; he was a member of the 1st Battalion, 32nd
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division based at Fort Drum when he gave his last full measure of
devotion to his country; and
WHEREAS, The courageous men and women of the United States
Armed Forces who have fought in wars and peacekeeping missions
have set a lasting standard for others; their selfless devotion
and strength have left an indelible mark on the world; and
WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and conviction,
Private First Class Ramirez gave unselfishly to others, and his
patriotism, his devotion to duty, and his enthusiasm for living
each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Joel A. 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 Joel A. Ramirez.
Birdwell Birdwell
Birdwell
Carona Hegar Seliger Carona Hegar Seliger
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson Ellis Lucio Watson
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West Estes Nichols West
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams Gallegos Patrick Williams
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini