H.R. No. 1185
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Enrique and Margarita Ramos of Eagle Pass have
earned the admiration of many through their long record of
dedication to the Chicano movement and workers' rights; and
WHEREAS, Now in their 80s, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos met while
working in Texas strawberry fields and married in 1967; they later
picked strawberries at Drisco Ranch in Salinas, California, where
they took part in protests for better hours and wages; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramos became a group leader and organizer for
the United Farm Workers Union; while gaining expertise in labor
contract negotiations, he developed fortitude in standing up to
threats from managers and bosses; and
WHEREAS, Devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos raised their
children while laboring for long hours and successfully fighting
for better working conditions, clean water, and a safer community
for all families; they had been active with the UFW for about three
years when Cesar Chavez began to gain prominence in the
organization, and they joined forces with him; Mr. Ramos supported
his efforts to open a health clinic for the field workers, and he
enjoyed a productive relationship with the civil rights icon, even
when they differed on strategies to reach their mutual goals; and
WHEREAS, Thrifty and hard-working, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos were
eventually able to buy two acres of land in Eagle Pass; respected
members of the community, they have given generously of their time
and talents to improve quality of life, especially in the colonias;
among other endeavors, Mr. Ramos has served as project coordinator
for the Greater Maverick County Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Enrique and Margarita Ramos have made a positive
difference in countless lives through their engagement in the
struggle for social justice, and their deep commitment to the cause
and to each other is a source of inspiration to all who are
privileged to know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Enrique and Margarita Ramos for their
activism and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ramos as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Morales of Maverick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1185 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House