H.R. No. 859
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Two Corpus Christi-area chapters of the American GI
Forum hosted a scholarship reception on January 17, 2013, the
anniversary of the birth of the organization's founder, Dr. Hector
P. Garcia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Garcia, a World War II veteran and civil rights
activist, established the American GI Forum in 1948 in Corpus
Christi to secure equal benefits for Mexican American veterans; the
organization has since broadened its mission to address other
veteran concerns and to promote greater educational opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, First held in 1996, the annual Corpus Christi
scholarship reception was initiated by Dr. Garcia's brother,
Dr. Xico P. Garcia, who was also remembered at this year's event;
the banquet was sponsored by two area chapters of the American GI
Forum, the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Founding Chapter and the Robstown
Beatrice T. Perez Women's Chapter; and
WHEREAS, Awarded $1,000 scholarships were deserving veterans
Jose Ayala, Amando Vidal, Jr., and James Green; in addition, Martin
Middle School in Corpus Christi received a grant, and the sponsor of
the event, the H-E-B grocery chain, was also recognized; and
WHEREAS, For 65 years, members of the American GI Forum have
remained committed to championing education and equal rights, and
it is a pleasure to recognize all those who showed their support of
the organization's important work by attending the Corpus Christi
event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2013 American GI Forum
scholarship reception in Corpus Christi and commend the members of
the Dr. Hector P. Garcia and Beatrice T. Perez Robstown Women's
Chapters as well as this year's honorees for their achievements.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 859 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House