Bill Text: TX HR653 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Silvestra Romo Ramirez of Robstown.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-10 - Reported enrolled [HR653 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR653-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 653

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Silvestra Romo Ramirez of Robstown, who passed away on
January 23, 2017, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jose and Francisca Romo, the former
Silvestra Romo was born in Robstown on December 31, 1920, and grew
up with the companionship of four sisters, Rosa, Alicia, Olivia,
and Evangelina; she enjoyed a rewarding union with her husband,
Juan Ramirez Sr., until his passing in 1971; predeceased also by her
son, Juan Ramirez Jr., Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her children,
Pedro Ramirez and his wife, Stella, Armando Ramirez and his wife,
Sylvia, Margarita Herrera, Maria Castillo, Olga Martinez and her
husband, Andres, Aurora Paredez and her husband, Juan, and Jose
Gavino Ramirez and his wife, Marta, as well as by 21 grandchildren,
24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ramirez was a valued parishioner of
St. Anthony's Catholic Church, where she was an active member of
such groups as Catholic Daughters of America, the Columbian Ladies,
and the Marianas; and
WHEREAS, Silvestra Ramirez lived a full and generous life
centered on her loved ones and her deep faith, and she will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Silvestra Romo
Ramirez and extend heartfelt 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 Silvestra
Romo Ramirez.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 653 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 9, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House