[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        RECOGNIZING JORGE RAMOS

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jorge Ramos, 
one of our nation's leading voices in Hispanic media who recently 
announced his retirement after nearly forty years with Telemundo 47.
  Jorge has been with Telemundo 47's news team since the beginning, 
serving as an original founding member of the station's news 
operations. Throughout his time at Telemundo 47, Jorge helped the 
station achieve many milestones, including historic ratings. In both 
July and August of this year, the 11pm edition of Noticiero 47 
Telemundo anchored by Ramos was ranked as the most-watched local 
newscast in the entire New York market, regardless of language.
  Jorge began his media career in 1972, working at the radio station 
WKVM in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He later joined Telemundo 47 in 1979 
where he served as the station's first field reporter. His talent and 
tenacity on camera was rewarded shortly thereafter when he was named 
news anchor--a position that he has held ever since.
  Jorge is the recipient of seven Emmy awards for journalistic 
excellence and worked closely with the Tri-State's Hispanic community 
for over 35 years. Throughout that time, he has collaborated with many 
community organizations, non-profits and charities, in addition to 
serving as grand marshal and godfather of numerous parades throughout 
the Tri-State region.
  Mr. Speaker, multiple generations of Telemundo 47 viewers in New 
York, New Jersey and Connecticut look at Jorge as an extended member of 
their families. He has been a steady, calming and always-smiling 
presence at their dinner tables and in their living rooms for nearly 
forty years. Finally, Jorge is the proud father of a former Marine and 
has been a steadfast advocate for Hispanic veterans as they return into 
civilian life.
  Mr. Speaker, Jorge Ramos has served our community and our country 
well. I would like to thank Jorge for his service and I am proud to 
recognize his many professional accomplishments.

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