Changes

​'''Andres Ramos, Jr.''', known as '''Andy Ramos''' (July 12, 1939 &ndash; 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, beginning in 1978, he was a city council member for three terms. He was unseated in the [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] party [[primary]] by [[Mercurio Martinez]], Jr., who then defeated the write-in candidate, former Laredo [[Mayor]] [[Aldo Tatangelo]].

​'''Andres Ramos, Jr.''', known as '''Andy Ramos''' (July 12, 1939 &ndash; 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, beginning in 1978, he was a city council member for three terms. He was unseated in the [[Democratic Party|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.<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>

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. He secured funding for the West Martin Field, later named Veteran’s Baseball Field, and the Benavides Baseball Field in South Laredo. These were the first public baseball fields established in Laredo. He proposed the establishment of the Laredo Public Communications Commission, which today serves as the hub for public access channels.<ref name=fullobit/>

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. He secured funding for the West Martin Field, later named Veteran’s Baseball Field, and the Benavides Baseball Field in South Laredo. These were the first public baseball fields established in Laredo. He proposed the establishment of the Laredo Public Communications Commission, which today serves as the hub for public access channels.<ref name=fullobit/>

As county judge, Ramos worked for the establishment of the Purchasing Agent Department and Public Defender’s Office. He secured funding for Loop 20, known as Bob Bullock Loop from Mines Road to U.S. Highway 359. He hired the first grant writer in Webb County’s history and established Webb County’s first model subdivision rules that led to the creation of the Planning Department.<ref name=fullobit/>

As county judge, Ramos worked for the establishment of the Purchasing Agent Department and Public Defender’s Office. He secured funding for Loop 20, known as Bob Bullock Loop from Mines Road to U.S. Highway 359. He hired the first grant writer in Webb County’s history and established Webb County’s first model subdivision rules that led to the creation of the Planning Department.<ref name=fullobit/>

Ramos was married for fifty-nine years to the former Adriana Sanchez. The couple has three sons,  Alejandro (wife Lisa) Ramos, Alonzo (wife Teresa) Ramos, Aaron (wife Angela) Ramos.<ref name=fullobit/>  

Ramos was married for fifty-nine years to the former Adriana Sanchez. The couple has three sons,  Alejandro (wife Lisa) Ramos, Alonzo (wife Teresa) Ramos, Aaron (wife Angela) Ramos.<ref name=fullobit/>