TITLE: Honoring La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauhtémoc in San Marcos.

SUMMARY: Honoring La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauhtémoc in San Marcos.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauht moc has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to supporting Mexican American residents of San Marcos; and WHEREAS, In response to a lack of civic, business, and educational resources, Mexican Americans in San Marcos began establishing mutual aid societies in the early 1900s; in 1942, the general consul of Mexico suggested the formation of an honorary commission to represent the area's Mexican American residents, which soon led to the creation of La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauht moc; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, the organization has worked to promote and preserve the heritage and cultural identity of the Mexican American community and to provide necessary services to its members; its civic programs and initiatives have included free summer day camps, scholarships for graduating high school seniors, financial assistance for funeral expenses, and even medical advice; moreover, the organization developed El Parque Cuauht moc in the Victory Gardens subdivision, and the park's Cuauht moc Hall has become a popular venue for community events and cultural celebrations such as Cinco de Mayo, Dies ySeis de Septiembre, and D a de la Raza; and WHEREAS, True to its mission, La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauht moc has served as an essential resource for the Mexican American community in San Marcos and beyond, and the organization is indeed deserving of special recognition for its contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauht moc and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauht moc as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House