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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. 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/>
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 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>