89R18024 EME-D
By: Alvarado S.R. No. 245
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 Senate 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 Senate.