SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1210
In Memory
of
Fernando Ramirez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Raymondville in mourning the loss of Fernando
"Freddy" Ramirez, who died May 14, 2011, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, He was born May 11, 1940, at La Parra Ranch in
Sarita, Texas, to Emilio and Natalia Ramirez; he started a family
with his wife, Angie, the greatest love of his life, and they had
three children; he began working for Brown and Haynes,
Incorporated, in 1961 and rose from washing cars to being the
service manager who could always find a way to get a job done; and
WHEREAS, He found his second calling when he became a
volunteer firefighter with the Raymondville Fire Department in
1974; he held various positions with the department and was
selected as assistant fire chief in the late 1980s, eventually
becoming fire chief and fire marshal; he was a member of the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association
and served on its executive board in several capacities; in 1999,
he was selected as the Texas State Firefighter of the Year, and he
retired from firefighting in 2008; in his retirement, he found
another job which he greatly enjoyed, working as a gate guard at
the King Ranch; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez was involved with numerous
organizations in the community, many of which sought his advice
and guidance; he was a member of the parish council of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus
Council in Raymondville; he was elected to the Raymondville
Independent School District board of trustees in 1978 and served
with dedication for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, A hardworking professional, a courageous
firefighter and chief, and a dedicated family man, Freddy Ramirez
was truly an asset to his community, and he was widely respected
and admired; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and all those who had the good fortune of knowing him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Fernando Ramirez: his loving wife of 52 years,
Angelita Ramirez; his sons, Mike, David, and Ronnie Ramirez; his
grandsons, Gabriel and Daniel; and his brother, Raul 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 Fernando Ramirez.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate