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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 13, 2025.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate