H.R. No. 1265
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals like Rodolfo "Rudy" Ramirez, whose tireless work in
behalf of area citizens has contributed significantly to the
quality of life in Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the city he is proud to call home,
Mr. Ramirez began his notable tenure with the Edinburg Housing
Authority as a board member in 1991, and he has ably served the
agency as its executive director since 2011; under his steady
guidance, the organization has developed new programs to assist
low-income families and cultivated rewarding partnerships with
local businesses, community members, and The University of
Texas--Pan American; and
WHEREAS, Before joining the EHA, Mr. Ramirez worked as a
teacher for six years in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent
School District; from 1999 to 2005, he distinguished himself as an
ECISD board member, and he served as president of the board in 2000;
a man of many talents, he started his own real estate company in
1988, and as a state-licensed Realtor and instructor, he taught
continuing education courses for eight years at South Texas
College; and
WHEREAS, The first in his family to attend college, this
admired Texan earned a bachelor's degree in education from UTPA in
1987, and he is currently in pursuit of a master's degree in public
administration; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and
support of his wife of 30 years, Pamela Montalvo, and he is the
proud father of four children: Rudy, Pedro, Ida Marie, and Ivy May;
and
WHEREAS, Rudy Ramirez has demonstrated a lasting commitment
to making Edinburg an even better place in which to live and work,
and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of
his fellow residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Rodolfo "Rudy" Ramirez for his
contributions to the Edinburg community and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1265 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House