Morales presented Mr. Ramos an official capitol resolution recognizing their tremendous work for farm workers in America.

Mr. Ramos marched alongside Cesar Chavez during the farm worker's rights strikes. 

"Fighting for the people for over 50 years! Well deserved recognition," stated Morales. 

The Ramos's have earned the admiration of many through their long record of dedication to the Chicano movement and workers rights.

Now in their 80s, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos met while working in Texas strawberry fields and married in 1967. They later picked strawberries at Drisco Banch in Salinas, California, where they took part in protests for better hours and wages. 

Mr. Ramos became a group leader and organizer for the United Farm Workers Union; while gaining expertise in labor contract negotiations and have developed fortitude in standing up to threats from managers and bosses. 

Devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramos raised their children while laboring for long hours and successfully fighting for better working conditions, clean water, and a safer community for all families. They had been active with the UFW for about three years when Cesar Chavez began to gain prominence in the organization, and they joined forces with him. Mr. Ramos supported his efforts to open a health clinic for the field workers, and he enjoyed a productive relationship with the civil rights icon, even when they differed on strategies to reach their mutual goals.

As respected members of the community, they have generously given of their time and talents to improve quality of life, especially in the colonies.

Among other endeavors, Mr. Ramos has served as project coordinator for the Greater Maverick County Corporation. 

They have made a positive difference in countless lives through their engagement in the struggle for social justice, and their deep commitment to the cause and to each other is a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know them.