Jim and I were honored to attend the first annual Gala of the Miguel Hernandez, Jr. Chapter of the American GI Forum of Texas, in San Antonio. I received special recognition, the Flag of Valor Award. It gives me pride to see that there are finally members of the organization my beloved father founded in 1948, that want to return it to its days of glory. Special thanks to Lawrence Romo and Leona Bailey- Flores for your friendship. 

We are taking applications for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Fellowship! This application is open to independent researchers, graduate students and faculty! It's easier than ever to apply, too so don't wait! Applications due April 15.

The H. Boyd Hall Diamond Award was presented to Jim and Cecilia Akers for their dedication to achieve equity and social inclusion by advancing practices that expand human rights and accelerate the well being of all persons. So very grateful and appreciative of being recognized in this manner.

We are so honored and excited to announce that UTMB Galveston has graciously donated this historical exhibit to the Dr. Hector P Garcia Memorial Foundation. We plan to take it everywhere when we travel. I am so humbled by the University's generosity.

Exciting News! Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will soon commence construction of a state-of-the-art Arts and Media Building. The new facility will provide an improved environment for music, theatre, and dance education. The new Arts and Media Building will also house a display honoring civil rights advocate and Corpus Christi icon Dr. Hector P Garcia.

https://www.tamucc.edu/news/2024/02/tamu-cc-set-to-build-state-of-the-art-facility-designed-to-showcase-music-theatre-and-dance-programs.php?fbclid=IwAR3gk8L5KQV3QKvE4kecjqQAabL8yqM4GE4M2KwVDCxIeDCCzkgoYihSb9Y

I hope that you enjoy my message for our 2024 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation's Legacy Luncheon Celebration. Plans are underway for 2025. This was a very touching and beautiful celebration. I hope you join us next year. Thanks to all who supported us.