Bill Text: TX HR2620 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Frank Ramirez Jr. of San Antonio for his service to his state and nation.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR2620 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR2620-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2620 |
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WHEREAS, Frank Ramirez Jr. of San Antonio has dedicated his | ||
life to the service of his country and his community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Mr. Ramirez grew up on the | ||
south side of the city, and after graduating from Harlandale High | ||
School in 1978, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly | ||
served for four years; upon his return to civilian life, he helped | ||
manage the family business his father founded in 1971, Ramirez | ||
Roofing; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez went on to answer his nation's call to | ||
duty once again, and for the past 18 years, he has served as a member | ||
of the U.S. Air Force in a number of locations throughout the world, | ||
including Iraq, where he completed a tour in 2011; he is currently a | ||
chief master sergeant, a rank that is attained by only one percent | ||
of enlisted personnel, and he is an honored member of the 149th | ||
Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio; and | ||
WHEREAS, An inspiring example of civic engagement as well, | ||
Mr. Ramirez gives generously of his time and energy to Toys for Tots | ||
and the YMCA; and | ||
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ramirez enjoys the love | ||
and support of his wife of 21 years, Leticia Ramirez, and he | ||
delights in spending time with his children, Frank and Lauren, and | ||
his grandson, Landon; he also counts hunting and fishing, playing | ||
baseball, and rooting for the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas | ||
Cowboys among his favorite pursuits; and | ||
WHEREAS, Frank Ramirez has set an inspiring example for | ||
others through his military and community service, and his efforts | ||
are indeed deserving of our respect and gratitude; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commend Frank Ramirez Jr. for his exemplary | ||
service to his state and nation and extend to him sincere best | ||
wishes for continued success and happiness; 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. | ||
Uresti | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2620 was adopted by the House on May | ||
28, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||