Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted by · September 14, 2023 8:18 AM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Dr. Hector P. Garcia's Legacy. These wonderful events are free to the public.

2023 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Texas State Recognition Day, Mercedes, Tx.

Posted by · September 10, 2023 9:55 AM

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is honored to announce that the Mercedes Texas Commissioner's Court has voted to approve a yearly celebration of the legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia on the recognized Texas State Recognition Day which is the 3rd Wednesday of September.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia immigrated to Mercedes, TX from Mexico in 1917, and attended his primary and secondary education in Mercedes, TX, along with his family of 6 siblings. The Garcia Family operated a dry goods store, while his father Jose Garcia, taught his children the basics of education in order for them to achieve the highest education goals possible. Six of seven surviving children became medical doctors.

Special thanks to Skyler Howell for his presentation to the Commissioner's Court that ensured passage of the Proclamation. The Foundation is looking forward to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia in Mercedes, TX.

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San Antonio's Inspiring Woman-Volume 7

Posted by · August 30, 2023 8:27 AM

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce
the Foundation's Board President/Chair, Cecilia Garcia Akers has been
selected to be included in San Antonio's Inspiring Woman Book, Volume
7.
Inspiring Woman Book features 50 successful women of San Antonio in
business, media, non-profit corporations and medicine.
This 2023 edition is Ms. Garcia Akers second inclusion in this
publication.
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation's Board of Directors
congratulates Ms. Garcia Akers for her continued advocacy in
healthcare and education.

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2024 Luncheon Keynote Speaker Announced

Posted by · July 28, 2023 2:34 PM

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is honored to announce that Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa, from McAllen, Tx is our next keynote speaker for our Signature Luncheon to be held on January 26, 2024 at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, TX. The focus of this year's celebration will be on the military.

Senator Hinojosa is a proud U.S. Marine, who currently serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. He was instrumental in securing funding for the 1 billion dollar Harbor Bridge Replacement Project. In 2021, Senator Hinojosa secured 45 million dollars for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Arts and Media Building.

In 2009, Senator Hinojosa passed legislation to designate the 3rd Wednesday in September as Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day, which authorized the observance of this day by schools and state agencies to honor Dr. Garcia and teach younger generations about his legacy.

We are very honored and excited to be working with Senator Hinojosa on the Foundation's endeavors.

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Cecilia Garcia Akers nominated to UT System CCEC

Posted by · June 30, 2023 6:07 AM

Cecilia Garcia Akers is extremely honored to have been nominated to the University of Texas System Chancellor's Council Executive Committee. The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is proud of our continuing relationship with the University of Texas, and our commitment to advancing education and health care opportunities to those in need. Cecilia will be attending her first meeting in New York City in October, 2023. A proud South Texas girl bringing a bit of expertise in healthcare, and collaborating with a very important University System.

Congratulations Cecilia Garcia Akers!

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Read some interesting stories about Dr. Hector

Posted by · May 29, 2023 11:21 AM

Pick up your copy of The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia this Saturday, June 2, 9am-4pm at Heritage Park Market Days on Chaparral Street across from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi.

Meet Dr. Hector's daughter at the Market Days. Cecilia also wrote the book and will gladly sign it for you.

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Market Days is this Saturday.

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