H.R. No. 717
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fidel Estrada was 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, Fidel Estrada, was honored for
his achievements in business; a native of Austin, Mr. Estrada grew
up in the Santa Rita projects and went to work at an early age for
Austin Cleaners; in 1960, he borrowed $200 from his mother and
started his own business, Estrada Cleaners, on East 7th Street;
over the years, the company expanded to three locations and has
continued to thrive; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Estrada has used his success to serve others; he
has been active with the East Austin Lions Club, St. Julia Catholic
Church, the Human Relations Board, the Human Opportunities
Corporation, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the
American GI Forum; he was named Businessman of the Year by the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 1990, and in 1994 he was presented
with the LULAC Hispanic Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, Fidel Estrada has made a positive difference in his
community, and his outstanding accomplishments are 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 congratulate Fidel Estrada on his selection as a
Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Estrada as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 717 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House