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.
 
Gonz lez of El Paso
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House