H.R. No. 710
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lorraine 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, Lorraine Camacho, was honored
for her achievements in education; her tireless efforts in behalf
of education and the safety of young people earned her the
affectionate nickname "Grandma" Camacho; giving generously of her
time and talents, she volunteered as a room mother for the Reading
Is Fundamental program at Metz Elementary School, and she had her
home designated as a McGruff Safe House for neighborhood children;
and
WHEREAS, This beloved matriarch was the recipient of numerous
accolades; the City of Austin proclaimed September 15, 1991, as
Lorraine Castro Camacho Day, and she was recognized in connection
with the Metz Elementary 80th Anniversary Celebration
Commemorative History Play; moreover, the Austin Parks and
Recreation Department named its facility on Robert Martinez Drive
the Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Center in her honor; and
WHEREAS, Through her outstanding accomplishments, Lorraine
Camacho made a positive difference in her community, and her 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 Lorraine C. "Grandma"
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. 710 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House