[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6163]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      TRIBUTE TO JAMES RAMOS, SR.

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2001

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to extend my 
personal regards and congratulations to James Ramos, Senior, on the 
occasion of his 60th birthday.
  May this special day be filled with joy and happiness and may the 
future bring James good health, abundant wealth and the time to enjoy 
both.
  James is the youngest of eight children, born and raised in the East 
Highlands community, and started to work in support of his family as a 
young man of fourteen in a citrus packinghouse. He went on to serve his 
country in the Army and returned to work for the San Bernardino Unified 
School District for over 26 years. He has always modeled a strong work 
ethic for his family, and those who love him, speak of his lifelong 
dedication of service to others.
  James should be proud of his marriage of 35 years to the beautiful 
Rena, and of the four wonderful children he has raised to be upstanding 
and contributing citizens and proud parents, in their own right.
  ``Jaime'', my friend, may the rain always fall gently on your house 
and may your face always greet the rising sun.
  James' family offers the following on the occasion of his birthday:
  Touching our lives with his gentle strength and guiding us through 
the years, everyone cherishes ``Jaime'' for the contributions he has 
made. Growing up, we remember our father for fishing with bologna, 
jerky and Velveta Cheese, for playing ``Billy Boy'' on his guitar while 
we danced and sang along, and how much dedication he has committed 
toward leading our family.
  Raised in the East Highlands Community, he was the youngest of eight. 
Over the years he has accomplished so much.
  His strong work ethic can be used as an example to us all. Starting 
at the mere age of 14, he worked in a packinghouse. Dad has served in 
the United States Army. And he has worked for 26 years for the San 
Bernardino School District. All of his hard work and dedication to 
serving others has been shown by living his dream of working with state 
and local dignitaries. He has been married to Rena for 35 years. 
Together they have four children: Ken, Alaina, James and Tom Tom, while 
Barbara is loved as well. Instilling the importance of higher education 
he encouraged his children to pursue college. He is also a grandfather 
of 14 and has a great-grandchild on the way.
  Dad, we love you. Don't ever think for one day that the things you do 
go unnoticed because not only does God see them, we do too.--Love, Your 
Kids.

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