Special thanks to Judge Loyd Neal, Commissioners Pusley, Gonzalez, Ortiz, and Chesney for recognizing Dr. Hector P. Garcia with a special resolution on his birthday.

Cecilia Garcia Akers' eyes filled with pride as she revealed the first of two surprises regarding the future of her father's legacy.

Joining 46 nationally recognized heroes, including Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez and Helen Keller, Dr. Hector P. Garcia will have a medallion placed on The Points of Light Monument that is located near the The White House in Washington, D.C.

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The new book by daughter Cecilia Garcia Akers "The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P Garcia" will be available April 4, 2016. 

The late Dr. Hector P. Garcia, founder of the American GI Forum, was honored on his 102nd birthday by the forum with ceremonies at his gravesite on Jan. 11 at Seaside Memorial Park and Ceremony. The Dr. Hector P. Garcia AGIF Founders Chapter hosted the ceremony.

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Donor reception at Bleu Bistro for the Dr Héctor P Garcia Memorial Foundation. Thanks to Barbara Canales for being such a gracious host.