SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Senior Corporal Charlie Ramirez, who is being honored
for 40 years of service with the Texas Department of Public
Safety on April 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Ramirez began his career by serving as a
coach and a teacher in the Eden Independent School District;
during this time, he also served as a reserve deputy sheriff in
Tom Green County; and
WHEREAS, He joined the Texas Department of Public Safety as
soon as height restrictions for state officers were lifted in
1975, and he has served departments in El Paso, San Angelo, and
Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished leader in his field, Charlie
Ramirez holds a master peace officer certification from the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement; he was honored with the 1996
National W. H. Hale Memorial Award for his original "Pitch in for
Safety" presentation; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Ramirez is an outstanding public servant
who has dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Texas, and
he is indeed deserving of recognition for his years of excellence
in the field of public safety; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Senior Corporal Charlie Ramirez for
his many contributions to our state and congratulate him on
receiving a Texas Department of Public Safety 40-Year Service
Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate