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