H.R. No. 706
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Daniel C. Camacho was posthumously recognized by the
Austin History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican
American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by
Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and
its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize
the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011;
Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County
celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and
women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more
about their lives; and
WHEREAS, One such individual, Daniel Camacho, was honored for
his achievements in politics; Mr. Camacho created the One Hundred
Dollar Club, which funded several local campaigns for public
office, and during the 1970s, he was known as "mayor of Austin's
East Side" to fellow citizens who sought his advice and assistance
in political matters; and
WHEREAS, This influential leader was the first Hispanic
carpenter to be accepted into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Local No. 1266, and he encouraged numerous other men to join as
well; Mr. Camacho served on the board of the Pan American Recreation
Center and gave generously of his time and talents to such
organizations as the East Austin Lions Club, the Freemasons, and
the Austin Syroco Social Club; and
WHEREAS, Through his outstanding accomplishments, Daniel
Camacho made a positive difference in his community, and his legacy
is a source of pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel C. Camacho, a
Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 706 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House