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Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near [[Dallas]]. After his education career, he owned the business known as Pure Spring, Air & Water for thirty-five years. For nineteen years, he was the director of operations for the South Texas Private Industry Council.<ref name=fullobit>{{cite web|url=https://www.hernandezlopezfh.com/obituary/andres-ramos-jr|title=Judge Andres Ramos, Jr. obtituary|publisher=Hernandez Lopez funeral Home in Laredo|accessdate=August 8, 2023}}</ref> | Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near [[Dallas]]. After his education career, he owned the business known as Pure Spring, Air & Water for thirty-five years. For nineteen years, he was the director of operations for the South Texas Private Industry Council.<ref name=fullobit>{{cite web|url=https://www.hernandezlopezfh.com/obituary/andres-ramos-jr|title=Judge Andres Ramos, Jr. obtituary|publisher=Hernandez Lopez funeral Home in Laredo|accessdate=August 8, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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| + | On the city council, Ramos was an activist for the youth, elderly, businesses, and neighborhoods. He worked for the completion of the first public emergency ambulance service established with the Laredo Fire Department. The law required firefighters to become certified paramedics.<ref name=fullobit/> | ||
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|date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> | 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|date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 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) | Adriana Sanchez Ramos (married 1964-2023, his death) |
| Children | Alejandro Ramos Alonzo Ramos |
| Residence | Laredo, Texas |
| Alma mater | Martin High School Texas A & M Kingsville |
| Occupation | Educator; Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Military Service
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| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
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, beginning in 1978, he was a city council member for three terms. He was unseated in the Democratic party primary by Mercurio Martinez, Jr., who then defeated the write-in candidate, former Laredo Mayor Aldo Tatangelo.
Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near Dallas. After his education career, he owned the business known as Pure Spring, Air & Water for thirty-five years. For nineteen years, he was the director of operations for the South Texas Private Industry Council.[2]
On the city council, Ramos was an activist for the youth, elderly, businesses, and neighborhoods. He worked for the completion of the first public emergency ambulance service established with the Laredo Fire Department. The law required firefighters to become certified paramedics.[2]
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.”[3]
References
- ↑ Andres Ramos, Jr.. echovita.com. Retrieved on August 8, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Judge Andres Ramos, Jr. obtituary. Hernandez Lopez funeral Home in Laredo. Retrieved on August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away. KGNS-TV (August 6, 2023).