• Name: Ronnie Green

• Age: 61

• City of residence: Victoria

• Current title: Retired

• First job: I worked as a sacker and produce handler at a Refugio grocery at age 14.

What it taught me: It taught me how to be responsible, accountable and how to be a provider. We were poor, and I helped with family provisions. I bought my own clothing and school supplies throughout my high school career.

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