TITLE: In memory of Rio Grande City police officer Robert A. Ramirez.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rio Grande City police officer Robert A. Ramirez.

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WHEREAS, The death of Rio Grande City police officer Robert A. Ramirez on April 28, 2011, at the age of 51, has deeply saddened his many loved ones; and WHEREAS, The son of Calixtra and Rene Rodrigo Ramirez, Robert Ramirez began his career in law enforcement as a deputy with the Starr County Sheriff's Office in 1987; he joined the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a prison guard in Beeville in 1994, and the following year, he went to work for the Rio Grande City Police Department; and WHEREAS, Among the first group of officers to patrol the city's streets, this outstanding professional was promoted to patrol sergeant in 1998; he was eventually named sergeant detective, and his duties included serving as a supervisor in the Criminal Investigation Department; he planned to retire in August 2011; and WHEREAS, Robert Ramirez enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Diana Gutierrez, and their four daughters, Veronica, Valerie, Brenda, and Angelica; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man and an exemplary public servant, Sergeant Detective Robert Ramirez will long be remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Detective Robert A. Ramirez and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Diana Gutierrez; to his daughters, Veronica and her husband, Andrae, Valerie, Brenda and her husband, Rolando, and Angelica; to his mother, Calixtra; to his siblings, Raul and his wife, Olga, Rene and his wife, Araceli, Rosendo and his wife, Dana, Romeo, Rebece and her husband, David, Rolando and his wife, Dora, and Ramiro; to his four grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Robert A. Ramirez. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 135 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House