88R5863 EME-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2532
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an admired public servant drew to a close
with the passing of former Duval County constable Ramiro G. Perez of
Concepcion, on May 14, 2022, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jesus and Alda Perez, Ramiro Perez was
born in Starr County on April 9, 1949; he grew up with the
companionship of 11 siblings, Maria, Jesus, Maximo, Reynaldo,
Leocadia, Rene, Ruben, Roy, Alda, Linda, and Rhonda, and attended
schools in Concepcion, Benavides, and Premont; he later enrolled at
Del Mar College and earned associate's, bachelor's, and master's
degrees in criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, Mr. Perez successfully ran for the office
of Precinct 4 constable of Duval County as a write-in candidate; he
served in that position until 1984 and continued in the role of
sheriff's deputy from 1988 to 1996, when he was again elected
constable; his career in law enforcement spanned a total of 40
years, until his retirement from Duval County on January 6, 2021;
along the way, he mentored many deputies and enjoyed a strong bond
of camaraderie with his colleagues in the department, who always
knew they could count on him to assist at a moment's notice; and
WHEREAS, Constable Perez married the former Linda Esparza on
June 15, 1979, and his beloved family also included his three
children, Lynda, Ramiro, and Cynthia; and
WHEREAS, Although the death of Ramiro Perez has brought great
sorrow to all who knew him, he leaves behind a record of service
that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of former Duval County
constable Ramiro G. Perez and extend sincere sympathy to all those
who mourn his passing; 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 Ramiro
Perez.