Category: Ramsey Muniz

National Ramsey Defense Alliance
PMB 216 5403 Everhart Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

October 8, 2007

Dear Senators and Congressmen:

Enclosed please find a resolution adopted by the League of United Latin American Citizens at the 78th LULAC National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The resolution establishes LULAC’s position on a major issue impacting Hispanic/Latino/Chicano communities, and it pertains to the need for humanitarian assistance for Ramiro “Ramsey” Muñiz.

We seek your support acting on behalf of Mr. Muñiz. Keep in mind that this is not a partisan or a local/regional issue. We are requesting nation-wide assistance from Democrats and Republicans alike at all levels of government. Mr. Muñiz made great contributions to his fellow man, and you can learn more about his contributions by visiting our website at http://www.freeramsey.com.

We ask that your forward the enclosed resolution and a personal letter to President George W. Bush and members of the House and Senate who are in positions to request an investigation into this case. Mr. Muñiz has suffered greatly for many years and he merits everyone’s assistance.

On behalf of the National Ramsey Defense Alliance we thank you in advance for your involvement in this humanitarian issue.

MUÑIZ RESOLUTION

Advocating that Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz be transferred back to Texas and be given a commutation of sentence.

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz contributed greatly to the Chicano Civil Rights Movement during the 1970s as a leader fighting for justice and equality for all Mexican Americans, Hispanics, and Latinos throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R . Muñiz was a Texas gubernatorial candidate for La Raza Unida Party – a political party established and developed for the advancement of Mexican Americans, Hispanics, and Latinos; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R . Muñiz’ efforts and contributions made for Mexican Americans, Latinos and Hispanics are recognized and fully noted as part of American history; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz is serving a term of life without parole and is assigned to remain in El Reno, Oklahoma where he is currently held; and

WHEREAS, Judicial records for Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz were left uncorrected, making him subject to the three strikes sentencing guidelines which are unconstitutional and inhumane; and

WHEREAS, LULAC resolutions passed in 2006 were successful, as they resulted in the transfer of Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz to Three Rivers Federal Correctional Institution in Texas on December 11, 2006. Six months later, extremely discriminatory actions were taken against his person by having him transferred out of the state of Texas once again; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz has been a model prisoner for the past 13 years should have been housed near his family in Three Rivers, Texas as recommended by Federal Judge Paul Brown during his trial in 1994; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the National League of United Latin American Citizens build support and unity to take administrative, legal, and political action for the immediate transfer of Mr. Ramiro R. Muñiz to a low level institution in Texas, and request a Commutation of Sentence for his immediate release.

Dear Friends:

Below is a letter received from my husband, Ramsey Muniz.
He is in good health and we remain steadfast in our
struggle to obtain his freedom. We thank our families,
friends, and supporters for their inspiration, love, and support.

We also extend our gratitude to Kiko Salazar and
Agusin C. Eichwald who will present a workshop on the
Ramsey Muniz case at the National Latino Congreso in
Los Angeles, California.

We ask all supporters to please forward the two attached
documents to your senators and congressmen asking that they
become involved in this humanitarian issue.

Irma Muniz

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10/1/07

My Dearest Wife:

For the last several years I have had the ultimate
desire of sharing with my wife, family,
Hispanics/Latinos/Chicanos/Mexicanos, and the entire world
my non-acceptance of the sentence of imprisonment without
parole. It is actually a death sentence knowing that one is
to in prison without the constitutional right of obtaining
parole or freedom.

My constitutional rights were violated during trial,
but more importantly I am innocent of the crimes for which
I was charged. I am innocent today for the death sentence
bestowed upon my life. I will be innocent tomorrow. The
federal courts and overly zealous U.S. attorneys and others
will have to live with my innocence in the future and forever.

Every day and night I will struggle with all the spiritual
power within me to be a free man once again. I refuse to die
in the prisons of America knowing from the beginning that my
innocence would one day set me free.

In the next couple of months I will begin serving my
fourteenth year in this mode of darkness, sadness, and
loneliness. Almost two years ago I became gravely ill at the
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. I was taken to surgery at
a local hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, as I almost died.

My wife, Irma, was present during this entire ordeal. I shared
with her the power of enlightenment that came within my soul
during the days and nights that I fought to live — not
knowing whether or not I would survive. I know now that a
power greater than me and anyone else decided that I was to stay
alive and continue with the struggle of my freedom. It is my
destiny and in reality history will reflect that freedom —
the right to be free – has been a part of my life from the
beginning.

I’m aware of the fact that many have decided to be
personal judge and jury regarding this unconstitutional
matter which has taken a toll of fourteen years of my life.
I pray for their souls, knowing deep in my heart that some do
not know what they do, while others DO know whey they make such
drastic and harsh judgements upon my life, having full
knowledge that I served various years in the torturous
conditions of solitary confinement, at times being in total
cold darkness.

My wife, Irma, came with the strength,
courage, and power of love to bring life, light, and instill
the reason for me to stay alive during those times. There
is love and forgiveness in my heart for those who refuse to
assist with my freedom. I only ask them to step aside
and let us continue with our path toward reopening my case,
having me transferred back to Texas, and becoming a free man
once again.

To Irma, my family, and those close to my heart after
all these years of confinement, I promise that I will never
stop fighting to become free. I refuse to die in the prisons
of America.

We seek the support of every person and organization concerned
about humanity, and ask that they support our efforts to have me
transferred back to Texas. We were already in the process of
taking the necessary steps to prove my innocence once and for
all, but I was removed from my legal constitutional American
right to demonstrate that there is justice in the courts of
the United States.

Constitutional law is my passion. During my years at
Baylor Law School I received the highest grades in constitutional
law. Freedom is not free. One must struggle with his/her life
to prove the essence and existence of freedom.

Sinceramente,
Ramsey

“A life sentence without parole, in my case, is constitutionally
a death sentence.”

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www.freeramsey.com

Dearest Friends:

On December 13, 2007, Ramsey turns 65. In celebration of his birthday I thank God for the blessing that He has given me through his life. This is ironic considering the fact the he has been incarcerated for many years. The essence of a person, however, not in where he is, but rather who he is. Ramsey is a unique spirit chosen by God to sacrifice for the sake of humanity. I believe this.

With pride I share that Ramsey Muniz was a leader during the Civil Rights Movement in the late 60s and early 70s. Because of his leadership and activism Ramsey brought about a change which improved the quality of life for many by giving them a voice in the political arena.

With deepest gratitude I thank our families, friends, and supporters for their love and compassion, and for the action that they have taken to provide assistance to a man who sacrificed greatly for others, suffered unjustly, and continues to suffer today.

With love and gratitude,
Irma Muniz

“The power of love has no limits. It is the power of imagination.”

www.freeramsey.com

A note from Irma L. Muniz:

Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, December 13, Ramsey turns 63! Those of you who wish to send a card may write at the address below. Know that the mail runs very slow….

U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
Ramiro R. Muniz -n 40288-115
P.O. Box 4000
Springfield, MO 65801

Governor Schwarzenegger:

On December 13, 2005, the state of California will decide whether to execute Stanley "Tookie" Williams, or to grant him clemency. We urge Mexicanos, Hispanics and Latinos to pray for the life of Mr. Williams. My husband, Ramiro "Ramsey" Muniz, Mexicano political prisoner, has actively sent letters requesting that the life of Mr. Williams be spared. He has been holding daily prayer meetings among political prisoners for the life of Mr. Williams.

We recognize and thank individuals and groups including the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Bianca Jagger, the NAACP, Mike Farrell, Snoop Dogg, and William’s attorney, Peter Fleming, Jr. of New York.

Mr. Williams has written nine books that warn children not to join gangs. Supporters worldwide have nominated Mr. Williams for the Nobel Peace Prize five times. The nomination speaks of the reformed character of Stanley "Tookie" Williams.

Irma L. Muniz

http://www.freeramsey.com