HR331 - Congratulating U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Joe E. Ramirez Jr. on his retirement as vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M University.

      H.R. No. 331       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Joe E. Ramirez   Jr. retired as vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M   University on January 1, 2025, drawing to a close an exceptional   tenure with the institution; and          WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Joe Ramirez earned a physical   education degree in 1979 from Texas A&M University, where he was a   member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band and the Corps of Cadets; he   later obtained a master's degree in management from Webster   University and a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S.   Army War College; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez distinguished himself during a military   career of 31 years; he held leadership positions worldwide in joint   and operational commands, and he served as deputy chief of staff for   the U.S. Central Command during Operations Iraqi Freedom and   Enduring Freedom; moreover, he was the deputy division commander   for the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea and a deputy   director for the United States European Command in Germany; and          WHEREAS, In 2010, General Ramirez returned to Texas A&M as   the 45th commandant of the Corps of Cadets; he dedicated himself to   mentoring the next generation of leaders, instilling in cadets the   values of discipline, honor, and service, and under his direction,   the Corps experienced its most significant growth since the early   1970s; in 2021, he was appointed vice president for student   affairs, and in that role, he continued to positively impact the   lives of students and his colleagues; and          WHEREAS, Civically engaged, General Ramirez belongs to the   boards of such organizations as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos   Valley, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, and the   Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce; retirement will afford   him the opportunity to spend more time with his wife, Theresa, and   their five children, four stepchildren, and eight grandchildren;   and          WHEREAS, Joe Ramirez's dedication, experience, and   commitment to excellence have greatly benefited Texas A&M   University and the military community, and he may indeed take pride   in his outstanding record of service as he embarks on the next   exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.)   Joe E. Ramirez Jr. on his retirement as vice president for student   affairs at Texas A&M University and extend to him sincere best   wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for General Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Perez of Harris     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 331 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House