TITLE: Paying tribute to the life of Lorraine C. "Grandma" Camacho, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.

SUMMARY: Paying tribute to the life of Lorraine C. "Grandma" Camacho, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lorraine C. Camacho was posthumously recognized by the Austin History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County;and WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011; Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more about their lives; and WHEREAS, One such individual, Lorraine Camacho, was honored for her achievements in education; her tireless efforts in behalf of education and the safety of young people earned her the affectionate nickname "Grandma" Camacho; giving generously of her time and talents, she volunteered as a room mother for the Reading Is Fundamental program at Metz Elementary School, and she had her home designated as a McGruff Safe House for neighborhood children; and WHEREAS, This beloved matriarch was the recipient of numerous accolades; the City of Austin proclaimed September 15, 1991, as Lorraine Castro Camacho Day, and she was recognized in connection with the Metz Elementary 80th Anniversary Celebration Commemorative History Play; moreover, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department named its facility on Robert Martinez Drive the Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Center in her honor; and WHEREAS, Through her outstanding accomplishments, Lorraine Camacho made a positive difference in her community, and her legacy is a source of pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lorraine C. "Grandma" Camacho, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 710 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House