Honor Alfredo Ramos

Senate Resolution No. 1332 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Alfredo Ramos upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sons of Pericles on May 5, 2019 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alfredo Ramos upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sons of Pericles to be celebrated at an Awards Brunch at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, New York, on Sunday, May

5, 2019; and WHEREAS, Alfredo Ramos was born on May 26, 1958, to Aida Martinez Ramos and Alexander Ramos; his parents and older sister came to Albany from Puerto Rico in 1953; and WHEREAS, The Ramos family settled in Albany where Alfredo's father was a Chef at Costallto Restaurant for many years before working at The University Club, and his mother was a stay at home Mom, raising five children; and WHEREAS, In his early years, Alfredo Ramos worked at Memorial Hospital in the Dietitian Department for a few years before moving to Dutchess County, where he was employed in the textile industries; and WHEREAS, When Alfredo Ramos relocated back to the Capital District, he first worked at Albany Medical Hospital preparing the operating rooms, then as head maintenance at Catholic Diocese for the housing department before serving as the Head of Maintenance at Bank of America for eight years; during that time, he met Theodora Mokhiber; and WHEREAS, When he was laid off from the bank, Theodora approached Alfredo and asked if he would be interested in working for St. Sophia's; he went for his first interview dressed to the nines; he did not know he would have two more interviews and was a bit nervous because he only had one suit, so he just put on different shirts and changed his ties; and WHEREAS, Alfredo Ramos got the job and, after 27 years of dedicated service, he is still going strong as Plant Manager at the Church; and WHEREAS, Besides his obligations as Plant Manager, Alfredo Ramos is a very caring person and is always willing to help others; he paints, moves furniture, snow blows, mows lawns or any other odd jobs that are needed to be done; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibilities, Alfredo Ramos' ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life for the many friends he has learned to love and trust at St. Sophia's; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Alfredo Ramos has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Alfredo Ramos upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sons of Pericles; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alfredo Ramos.