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==Background==
==Background==
Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there.He served in the [[United States Air Force]] and 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, northeast of [[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, embraced the [[Roman Catholic]] religion, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School in Laredo. He served in the [[United States Air Force]] and 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, northeast of [[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>
==Career==
==Career==
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 in 1975 worked to establish the Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame. He was affiliated with the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens, Council No. 12 member. He was a board member of the Texas Soil and Water Conservation District. Ramos is honored by the renaming of the East Central Park as the "Andres 'Andy' Ramos, Jr. Park.<ref name=fullobit/>
==Family and legacy==
==Family and legacy==
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. Ramos spent weekends with his family at their El Milagrito Ranch.<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>
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