Ramírez, Gus, 1953-
Born Gustavo Ramírez in Tyler, Texas in 1953, Gustavo 'Gus' Ramírez was raised in Tyler and graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1971. He married in 1978 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. A member of the Republican Party, he served on the City Council of Tyler, the first Hispanic elected to do so in Tyler, prior to his election as County Commissioner. At the time of the interview, Mr. Ramírez was serving his second term as County Commissioner for Smith County, Texas.
From the description of Oral history interview with Gus Ramírez, 2001 [videorecording]. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 368168248
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creatorOf | Ramírez, Gus, 1953-. Oral history interview with Gus Ramírez, 2001 [videorecording]. | University of Texas at Arlington, Central Library |
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Birth 1953
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