Bill “Mosco” Ramos is the founder of the Mosquitos Eastside Action Club.

For 45 years, his non-profit has been a service to the community.

During that span, the Mosquitos have worked reaching out to people in need, from young children to their grandparents, according to Ramos.

“Mosquitos stand for ‘May Our Sons Quick Understanding Install Trust Over Stubbornness,’” he said at a recent Ripon City Council meeting.

Ramos accepted the City of Ripon proclamation of behalf of the Mosquitos for their efforts over the years.

“The Mosquitos Club has been working within our community since 1969 bringing peer counseling, support, understanding, role models and a better quality of life for those who are server,” said Mayor Chuck Winn, who on hand to read the proclamation.

Club members, in addition, have come away culturally enriched by participating in events such as the annual 500 Mile American Indian Relay Run, the Tet Festival, Juneteenth, and Cinco De Mayo, to name a few.

The Mosquitos also supported and worked with the developmentally disabled by forming bowling teams and U.S. Golf Association-sanctioned golf teams.