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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Representative Dan Ramos, 1981-2023.
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WHEREAS, Dan Ramos was born September 2, 1981, in Oberlin, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Ramos attended The Ohio State University, serving in the University Senate before graduating in 2003 with a bachelor’s in political science and later worked for then-Minority Leader Joyce Beatty at the Ohio House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Ramos broke barriers in 2011 by becoming the second person of Latino descent and the first of Puerto Rican descent to be elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, where he served until 2019; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Representative Ramos was named Assistant Minority Whip, becoming the first Representative of Latino descent to hold a leadership position in either chamber of the legislature; and
WHEREAS, during his time in office, Representative Ramos staunchly advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion, access to higher education, and economic opportunities for all Ohioans; and
WHEREAS, Dan Ramos was a treasured friend, colleague, and family member and he will be greatly missed in the City of Columbus and across Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus wishes to extend its sincere condolences to his parents Raul and JoAnn, his sister Diane, and all who are mourning this tragic loss; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Representative Dan Ramos.