Assembly Resolution No. 76

BY: M. of A. Pichardo

MOURNING the death of Ramon Anibal Ramos, radio
and television personality, distinguished citizen
and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Anibal Ramos died on Tuesday, February 23, 20201, at
the age of 76; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Anibal Ramos was born in Ingenio Angelina, San Pedro
de Macoris, in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, on January
19, 1945; and

WHEREAS, He worked in the communications field for the past 50 years
in the Dominican Republic and New York; and

WHEREAS, In 1958, Ramon Anibal Ramos began his illustrious career
for the radio station "La Voz del Tropico"; and

WHEREAS, His officialization as an announcer took place in 1963 when
he passed the corresponding exams and was issued with card No. 583; and

WHEREAS, Later, Ramon Anibal Ramos worked at "Radio Radio", "Onda
Musical", "Radio Reloj", "Radio Union", "RPQ", "Radio Tricolor", "Radio
Cristal" and "HIJB" in Santo Domingo; and

WHEREAS, The revolt of April 1965 made Ramon Anibal Ramos return to
his native San Pedro de Macoris, where, until 1969, he made history on
local radio working on both "HI1J", later called "Radio Oriente" and "La
Voz del Caribe"; and

WHEREAS, In 1973, Ramon Anibal Ramos went to work at "Radio Clarin"
for the popular program "Entre Carrera y Carrera"; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Anibal Ramos came to New York in 1982 through the
program "Fiesta on Tele Antillas", of which he was an entertainer on
Channel 47 in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Since 1992, Ramon Anibal Ramos produced and hosted a
television program called "El Show de Ramon Anibal Ramos", which
specialized in dealing with issues of the Dominican community;
specifically, he promoted the activities of the Dominican community to
bring positive cultural awareness to New York City and conducted
interviews and reports with many people; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Anibal Ramos' show was broadcasted on Saturdays since
1992 at 11:00 pm on channel 79 in Upper Manhattan, on Sundays at 8:00 am
on Dominican Television for several states of the American Union, the
Caribbean islands; and

WHEREAS, Ramon Anibal Ramos distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Ramon Anibal Ramos leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Ramon Anibal Ramos, radio and television personality,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Ramon Anibal Ramos.