SR245 - Recognizing Joe E. Ramirez Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245          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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   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 from   the Texas Senate.     Alvarado                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 13, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate