H.R. No. 120 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Edmundo Ramirez served his country with great honor and distinction as a member of the United States military, and he is being recognized for his contributions at the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2023; and WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Edmundo Ramirez joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and went on to complete his enlistment at the rank of specialist E-4 in 1971; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Edmundo Ramirez upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces during his years in uniform, and his fellow citizens owe him a lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Edmundo Ramirez for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of El Paso ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 120 was adopted by the House on November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House