[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E298]
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                      HONORING JOSE FRIAS RAMIREZ

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jose 
Frias Ramirez, for his dedicated service to the Guadalupanos de Iglesia 
Santo Rosario and his reception of Guadalupanos de Iglesia Santo 
Rosario's Unsung Hero Award.
  Mr. Frias Ramirez credits his commitment to service and work ethic to 
his personal background and upbringing. Born in Mesquita de Oro, 
Zacatecas, Mexico, on April 10, 1930, Mr. Frias Ramirez was unable to 
complete his education after the 4th grade because he had to drop out 
of school to help care for his family.
  Mr. Frias Ramirez has been married to his wife, Roselia Ramos, since 
1953. They were wed in Venecia, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The couple welcomed 
six children: Juana, Mariana, Jose Manuel, Graciela, Martin, and Arturo 
into their lives. When he and his family moved to California, Jose 
learned English and earned an equivalent to a high school diploma in 
1972.
  Mr. Frias Ramirez served Guadalupanos de Iglesia Santo Rosario in 
several roles including as President, Vice-President, Secretary, 
Treasurer, and Committee Chairman. Mr. Frias Ramirez was also 
instrumental to the success of Mission of Mercy Surgical and dental 
missions in Mexico and Philippines, which were missions led by Cora P. 
Ramirez.
  For 25 years, Mr. Frias Ramirez led a year-round Sunday Fundraising 
Menudo sale for the Guadalupanos Society and oversaw the production of 
30,000 tacos during the four-day Yolo County Fair. Known to be a very 
generous and hard-working person, Mr. Frias Ramirez also donates his 
two-week vacation time every year to assist with fundraising efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Frias Ramirez has been an indispensable and 
dedicated member of Guadalupanos de Iglesia Santo Rosario and our 
community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today.