Dr. Hector made history...again in 1967!

Dr. Hector P. Garcia served the United States as the first Mexican American to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations. Historically, he spoke in Spanish to the United Nations General Assembly on nuclear weapons, the first to speak in a language other than English while representing this country. He served in 1967.
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Support growing to further honor Dr. Hector P. Garcia

I belive that Dr. Hector P. Garcia is truly deserving of this recognition. A legacy that WE can all support.

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2026 Legacy Luncheon : Message from Cecilia Garcia Akers

Here is the cover of our 2026 Legacy Celebration booklet with a special message from our Foundation President, Cecilia Garcia Akers.       

We are proud and happy of the wonderful turnout at our the January 30th Luncheon. Thank you to all the hard working, dedicated individuals and organizations who helped make this year's event a resounding success!

Adelante y Gracias! 

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The Foundation recognizes hard work and dedication

We congratulate our 2026 award recipients for doing an outstanding job for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Dr. Nelly Garcia Blow is our President's Award recipient, Lori Podolsky is our Legacy Award recipient, and Mary Spicak, is our Community Service Award recipient. Please help me congratulate them on these outstanding achievements.

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KRIS 6News coverage of The Legacy Luncheon

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KRIS6News Legacy Luncheon coverage

 

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The 2026 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Legacy Luncheon images

The 2026 Legacy Luncheon celebrates Dr. Hector P. Garcia's achievments. This year's focus deals with Dr. Hector's compassionate methods of treating his patients. 

Here are some of the images from the Jan. 30, 2026 sold out event.

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