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| birth_place=[[Laredo]], Texas | | birth_place=[[Laredo]], Texas | ||
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| − | '''Andres Ramos, Jr.''', known as '''Andy Ramos''' ( | + | '''Andres Ramos, Jr.''', known as '''Andy Ramos''' (July 12, 1939 – August 5, 2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/laredo/andres-ramos-jr-16753702|title=Andres Ramos, Jr.|publisher=echovita.com|accessdate=August 8, 2023)</ref> was the county judge in his native [[Laredo]], [[Texas]], from 1987 to 1991. Earlier, he was a city council member. He was unseated in the [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] party by [[Mercurio Martinez]], Jr., who then defeated the write-in candidate, former Laredo [[Mayor]] [[Aldo Tatangelo]]. |
| − | Ramos died at the age of | + | Ramos died at the age of eighty-four. Current County Judge [[Tano Tijerina]] described Ramos, accordingly: "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos. His passion for our county, its residents, and the many organizations he played a key role in was unwavering.” He said, “Many of us remember him donning his cowboy hat, but he was capable of wearing many hats, he was versatile in nature. He built a lasting legacy in our community. As we remember his lasting impact in Webb County, let us keep his family and friends in our hearts and prayers.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/webb-county-judge-andres-ramos-passes-away/ar-AA1eQG80|title=Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away|publisher=KGNS-TV|dae=August 6, 2023}}</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:26, August 9, 2023
| Andres "Andy" Ramos, Jr. | |
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County Judge of Webb County, Texas
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| In office January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1991 | |
| Succeeded by | Mercurio Martinez, Jr. |
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| Born | July 12, 1939 Laredo, Texas |
| Died | August 5, 2023 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Parents: |
| Residence | Laredo, Texas |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Andres Ramos, Jr., known as Andy Ramos (July 12, 1939 – August 5, 2023)[1] was the county judge in his native Laredo, Texas, from 1987 to 1991. Earlier, he was a city council member. He was unseated in the Democratic party by Mercurio Martinez, Jr., who then defeated the write-in candidate, former Laredo Mayor Aldo Tatangelo.
Ramos died at the age of eighty-four. Current County Judge Tano Tijerina described Ramos, accordingly: "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos. His passion for our county, its residents, and the many organizations he played a key role in was unwavering.” He said, “Many of us remember him donning his cowboy hat, but he was capable of wearing many hats, he was versatile in nature. He built a lasting legacy in our community. As we remember his lasting impact in Webb County, let us keep his family and friends in our hearts and prayers.”[2]
References
- ↑ {{cite web|url=https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/laredo/andres-ramos-jr-16753702%7Ctitle=Andres Ramos, Jr.|publisher=echovita.com|accessdate=August 8, 2023)
- ↑ Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away. KGNS-TV.