TITLE: In memory of Ramon Najera Jr. of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ramon Najera Jr. of San Antonio.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss with the tragic passing of Ramon Najera Jr. of San Antonio on February 24, 2023, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, The son of Raymond Najera and Genevieve Mora Najera, Ramon Najera was born in San Antonio on December 9, 1941; he grew up with the companionship of nine siblings, Patsy, Anita, Mary, Catherine, Gilbert, Rachel, Sylvia, Adam, and Roland; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Najera joined the U.S. Air Force, and he served in numerous locations across the U.S. and around the world; after 21 years of distinguished service, he retired at the rank of master sergeant; he went on to work in civil service, and he later embarked on a career as a security guard; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Najera benefited from the love and support of his wife, Janie, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned four and a half decades; he took great pride in his children, Raymond, Sylvia, Richard, and Ramon, and stepchildren, Carlos, Anna, and Olga, and over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, During his leisure time, Mr. Najera enjoyed dancing to Tejano music, collecting art, traveling, and spending time with loved ones; he also spent many hours maintaining his house and yard, and he received a beautification award from the City of Leon Valley for his attractive landscape gardening; and WHEREAS, Admired for his devotion to his family, his strong work ethic, and his kind and generous nature, Ramon Najera greatly enriched the lives of those around him, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ramon Najera Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Juanita Najera; to his children, Raymond Anthony Najera, Sylvia Marie Martinez and her husband, Roger, Richard Gilbert Najera and his wife, Diana, and Ramon Marcos Najera; to his stepchildren, Carlos Gomez Jr. and his wife, Yolanda, Anna Marie Alfaro and her husband, Robert, and Olga Lydia Gomez; to his 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; to his mother, Genevieve Najera; to his sisters, Rachel Gomez and Sylvia Gonzales; to his brothers, Adam Najera and Roland Najera; and to his other relatives and many 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 Ramon Najera. Garcia Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1120 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 17, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House