H.R. No. 81
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Al'Louise Suthers Ramp of Canadian on August 23, 2021, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Shattuck, Oklahoma, on June 26, 1940, the
former Al'Louise Suthers was the daughter of Gwendoline Lenoir
Robinson and William Heward Suthers; she enjoyed the companionship
of four siblings, James, Neal, Grady, and Lelia, and she learned the
importance of hard work while growing up on her family's farm in
rural Oklahoma; she went on to attend Arnett High School, before
studying business at Oklahoma State University; following her
graduation, she met her future husband, John Dale Ramp, and they
were married at a ceremony in Arnett in 1962; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Canadian, Mrs. Ramp became involved
in the Presbyterian Church and the community; when Mr. Ramp retired
from his coaching career, the couple relocated to the Ramp Ranch
outside of Canadian, and Mrs. Ramp was an active citizen of Gem City
while raising their two daughters, Susan and Beth; the family
purchased a home in Canadian in the 1980s, and Mrs. Ramp worked at
First State Bank and at a local law firm; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Mrs. Ramp was the organizing regent of the DAR
Comancheria Chapter in 1973, and she also held many other offices in
the group, including those of DAR state regent for Texas and
corresponding secretary general for the national organization;
along the way, she accepted invitations to speak about the virtues
of patriotism and service at events around the country, and she was
proud of her work to honor veterans; in addition to the DAR, she was
involved with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, The National
Society of The Colonial Dames of America, and the Huguenot Society
of America, and she was recognized for her efforts to compile
records of the history of Hemphill County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ramp enjoyed traveling, attending football
games, and performing genealogy research; she was also a dedicated
philanthropist who graciously donated to her church and to schools,
and she helped many students achieve their educational goals; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Al'Louise Ramp
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth and
kindness, and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Al'Louise Suthers Ramp and extend sincere sympathy to her family
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Al'Louise
Ramp.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 81 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House