SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
In Memory
of
Ida Ramos
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of restauranteur Ida Gonzales Ramos of San Antonio,
who passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Nicolas and Paulita Gonzales, the
former Ida Gonzales was born in Tilden on September 5, 1943, and
grew up with the companionship of four brothers, Cosme, Nicolas,
Ruben, and Refugio, and four sisters, Maria, Casey, Dora, and
Gloria; she married Richard Ramos, and they became the proud
parents of three daughters, Brenda, Gina, and Jennifer; through
the years, Ms. Ramos experienced the joy of welcoming into her
treasured family five grandsons, Branden, Seth, Bryan, Stephon,
and Solomon, as well as a great-grandson, Connor; she set an
example of strength and determination for the younger
generations and instilled in them the value of hard work; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ramos was the owner of El Torero Restaurant
for more than 44 years, and she extended a warm welcome to all,
including families, politicians, softball and dart teams,
teachers from Riverside Park Elementary, and anyone who needed
love and compassion, as well as a good meal; over the years, she
became a mother figure to a host of people, offering hugs, a
shoulder to cry on, wise counsel, or kind words of encouragement;
she was a strong advocate for her Southside community, and she
was especially dedicated to VFW Post No. 9186; and
WHEREAS, Although Ida Ramos will be deeply missed, the
passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that she
brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ida Gonzales Ramos
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Ida Gonzales Ramos.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate