H.R. No. 801
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Lionel W. Ramos of Alpine on May 11, 2015, at the age of
75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jesusita and Juan Ramos, Lionel Ramos was
born on November 4, 1939, in Shafter; he served in the United States
Army and also worked on road and trail construction at Big Bend
National Park before beginning a career at Sul Ross State
University; he retired as vehicle maintenance foreman of the
school's physical plant after more than 35 years of dedicated
service; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ramos enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Concha, and he took great pride in his
daughter, Sally, and his grandson, Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Ramos lived a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those
who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lionel W. Ramos and
extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Concha Ramos; to his daughter, Sally Garcia, and her husband,
Raphael; to his grandson, Ryan Perales; to his brother, Raul Ramos;
to his sisters, Celia Vasquez, Elva Rodriguez, and Florinda Ramos;
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lionel
Ramos.
Nevárez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 801 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House