The beauty and magnificence of the buildings on the Texas A&M University– Corpus Christi campus make me proud to be a three-time graduate of that university.
As an educator, knowing that it is a place of learning intensifies the feeling of jubilance, and I am happy knowing that members of
my family and community are benefiting from the highcaliber instructors who teach there.
Still, as an alumnus, I feel a sense of yearning for a stronger connection that reflects the diversity, struggles and triumphs of the people in South Texas.
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Haas Middle School is pleased to announce that, Cecilia Garcia Akers, daughter to Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, will visit Haas Middle School in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Ms. Garcia Akers continues her father's legacy and commitment to education, and we are all excited to hear her presentation. For further information, please contact David Bazan @ 878-4240, or visit us atwww.facebook.com/HaasMiddleSchool
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Cecilia Garcia Akers, guest columnist: Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s life spent in sacrifice, advocacy, for a better Texas
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:01 am
CECILIA GARCIA AKERS Guest columnist
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Texas State Recognition Day is celebrated every year on the third Wednesday of September. This year, we celebrated statewide on Sept. 16 to coincide with the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Recognition Day was passed in 2009 and signed by Gov. Rick Perry. We didn’t intend for this to be a paid day off. The holiday was passed for schools, communities and the public to celebrate Dr. Garcia’s accomplishments and contributions to this state and nation. This day is to give everyone an opportunity to celebrate my father’s remarkable life. Tonight we highlight that life at the American GI Forum’s Hector Perez Garcia Banquet in McLennan Hall at the Waco Convention Center beginning at 7 p.m.
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The Dr. Hector P Garcia Memorial Foundation announced today the creation of the Hector P Garcia M.D. Endowed Presidential Scholarship in the School of Medicine. The Endowed Presidential Scholarship represents a $50,000 investment to the School of Medicine from the Dr. Hector P Garcia Memorial Foundation. The Foundation recognizes UTMB's committment to diversity and recognizes Dr. Hector P Garcia as one of its most distinguished alumnus. The Foundation is honored to be in partnership with UTMB for this scholarship that will be awarded to a deserving student in the medical school.
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An annual mass recognizing Dr. Hector P. Garcia teaches students about the iconic Corpus Christi physician, civil rights leader and founder of the American G. I. Forum.
Students at the elementary level of Incarnate Word Academy learned about Dr. Garcia and the legacy he left behind during the event in the academy chapel Wednesday.
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