Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation

2023 Luncheon Awards

Posted by · February 02, 2023 8:36 AM

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation awarded 3 recipients at the Annual Legacy Celebration Luncheon which was held on January 20, 2023. We are proud of the contributions of these distinguished individuals who have given back to the community in the area of education. Please help congratulate these great individuals.

The recipients are:

Dr. Abel Antonio Chavez, PRESIDENT'S AWARD- President of Our Lady of the Lake University.

Dr. Kelly Miller, LEGACY AWARD, President of Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi.

Lt. Col. US Army (Retired) Pat Simon, COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, KRIS TV 6 News Anchor.

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation appreciates and recognizes their wonderful accomplishments.

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2023 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Legacy Luncheon

Posted by · January 24, 2023 6:53 AM

On January 20th, 2023, hundreds of people from across the state of Texas came together to celebrate the birthday of Civil Rights Hero, Dr. Hector P. Garcia. This annual luncheon also helps keep Dr. Hector’s legacy alive and supports the organization named in his honor, The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Here are some images that help capture this wonderful event.

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Dr. Hector Play and Legacy Luncheon Reception

Posted by · January 21, 2023 7:29 AM

Friends and supporters of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation came

together on January 19, 2023 at the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi to

honor the trailblazing civil rights leader. They were also treated to a scene

of a play based on the remarkable life of Dr. Hector put on by the Department

of Theater and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It was also an opportunity

to meet Dr. Abel Chavez, President of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Dr. Chavez was the keynote speaker at the Annual Legacy Luncheon that celebrates

Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s birthday and accomplishments.

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Dr. Hector P. Garcia Birthday Memorial and Wreath Laying

Posted by · January 17, 2023 5:31 PM

It was a beautiful day for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s Birthday Memorial and Wreath-Laying Service at Seaside Memorial Park, January 17, 2023.

Thank you to the Veterans Band and the GI Forum for sponsoring this annual memorial service.

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KRIS 6News celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted by · October 12, 2022 1:20 PM

KRIS 6News Pat Simon offers this great story celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

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IWA Mass Celebrates Dr. Hector's Legacy

Posted by · October 05, 2022 6:05 AM

The third Wednesday of September is the official state recognition day for Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

IWA was honored to hold a special Elementary and Middle Level Mass to honor his legacy.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia's daughter, Cecilia Garcia-Akers '70 and his son-in-law, Jim Akers,

attended the Mass along with family members and board members of the

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Fr. John Gaffney served as celebrant and

reminded us of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's significant contributions in the areas of justice,

education and health.

Cecilia and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation board members presented a check

for $2,000 to the IWA Investing in Excellence tuition assistance program at the end of Mass.

Cecilia also took time to visit with the fifth and eighth grade classes after Mass to

teach them more about how her father advocated for change.

Images courtesy of IWA

Here is a link with the complete Memorial Mass for Dr. Hector P. Garcia

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