SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
In Memory
of
Estela Zamora Kramer
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Estela Zamora Kramer,
a beloved community leader, who died December 31, 2018, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Estela Kramer began her pioneering service to the
Laredo community at the young age of 16, when she was hired as the
first female swimming instructor to teach at the Laredo Boys
Club; she went on to receive advanced dance training at Texas
Woman's University, and in 1963, she was hired by the Laredo
Independent School District to develop and direct the physical
education department at the new J.W. Nixon High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kramer established the school district's
first dance team, the J.W. Nixon High School Golden Spurs, which
went on to earn national and international acclaim; she also
created the Silver Roses dance team at Cigarroa High School, and
in 2012, the school district dedicated the Estela Zamora Kramer
Gymnasium in her honor; in addition, Mrs. Kramer founded the
Washington Birthday Celebration Association Youth Dance
Festival; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kramer shared a life of devotion with her
husband, the late Walter Harry Kramer Jr., and she was blessed
with three children, Betty Kramer, Walter Kramer III, and the
late John David Kramer; and
WHEREAS, Estela Kramer was a treasured citizen who made a
lasting mark on the Laredo community, and she leaves behind
memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged
to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Estela Zamora Kramer; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Estela Kramer.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate