If this image could speak, it would tell the story of years of dedication and hard work...not only of what Dr. Hector P. Garcia did to better our lives, but also of the tenacity of his daughter, Cecilia Garcia Akers and her husband Jim. It's truly inspiring to witness their dedication to ensuring that Dr. Garcia's legacy remains accessible for future generations through the TAMUCC Special Collections and Archives located in downtown Corpus Christi (233 N. Chaparral). Dreams do come true!  #WhenLegendsBecomeLandmarks #BeLikeHector                                                                                                

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The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. Nelly Garcia Blow will be our Keynote Speaker at our Annual Legacy Celebration Luncheon to be held on January 30, 2026 at the OMNI Corpus Christi Hotel.

Dr. Garcia Blow was born in Brownsville, Tx, graduated from UTSA, and completed her medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She specializes in Geriatrics, and is currently practicing at Amistad Health, where she also serves as Chief Medical Officer.

Her passion is patient education and improving the lives of those who live in our Coastal Bend communities. Dr. Garcia Blow and her husband Dr. Osbert Blow were instrumental in the development and completion of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center.

The focus of this year's celebration will be Dr. Hector's influence in today's health care delivery, and his impact on primary care medicine.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nelly Garcia Blow, and the Foundation looks forward to her incredible and timely speech.

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2026 Legacy Luncheon PSA

Save the date for this much anticipated, well attended event.

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Legacy Luncheon is January 30th at the Omni Hotel.

We will announce our wonderful keynote speaker soon.

Stay tuned to this site and our FaceBook page for updates.

Learn more about our civil rights hero and trailblazer Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

Now, more than ever...#BeLikeHector