Bill Text: TX HR189 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Ralph T. Cloud of El Paso.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR189 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR189-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 189 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Ralph T. Cloud of El Paso on August 17, 2021, at the age | ||
| of 83; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ralph Cloud was born on November 22, 1937, to Ralph | ||
| Isaac Cloud and Guadalupe Telles, and he grew up in El Paso with the | ||
| companionship of four siblings, Roy, Frances, Katherine, and Olga; | ||
| after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he served in | ||
| the National Guard for eight years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In civilian life, Mr. Cloud held a variety of jobs, | ||
| including working as a janitor at Zavala Elementary School, an | ||
| auto-glass repairman, an apprentice at BIC Electric, and a | ||
| deliveryman at Farmers Dairies; he went on to a career with Southern | ||
| Pacific Railroad, remaining with the company after it merged with | ||
| Union Pacific; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Mr. Cloud was | ||
| president of the Yucca Neighborhood Association, which he founded | ||
| in 2007; he further distinguished himself by hosting various | ||
| events, such as fundraisers and holiday food giveaways, and by | ||
| leading area Boy Scout troops; he also coached boys and girls Little | ||
| League teams for several years, and he played an instrumental role | ||
| in establishing a booster club at Hillcrest Middle School to | ||
| purchase athletic equipment for students; moreover, he was an avid | ||
| supporter of the Judge Edward S. Marquez Library, and he advocated | ||
| for the development of E. L. Williams Park; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cloud benefited from the | ||
| love and support of his wife, Romelia, with whom he shared a | ||
| fulfilling marriage that spanned more than six decades; the couple | ||
| were blessed with 6 children, Edward, Ralph, Curtis, Brian, Sandra, | ||
| and Martin, and with the passing years, they had the pleasure of | ||
| welcoming into their family 13 grandchildren and 6 | ||
| great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ralph Cloud | ||
| will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and | ||
| generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their | ||
| hearts; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Ralph T. Cloud and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his | ||
| passing; 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 Ralph | ||
| Cloud. | ||
| Ordaz Perez | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 189 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
