TITLE: Congratulating Ramon Galindo on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ramon Galindo on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ramon Galindo was 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, Ramon Galindo, was honored for his achievements in the humanities; a native of San Juan, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Galindo moved to Austin with his parents when he was just a year old; he served in the U.S. Army with the 571st Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapon Battalion during World War II, seeing action during the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhine River Battle; and WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Galindo opened a successful tailor shop in Austin, serving customers that included Lyndon B. Johnson, Willie Nelson, and The University of Texas cheerleaders; at the same time, as a photographer, he has documented decades of Austin's history, and as a talented magician, he has delighted countless audiences and earned recognition from the Texas Association of Magicians and Genii The International Conjurors' Magazine;and WHEREAS, Ramon Galindo has made a positive difference in his community, and his outstanding accomplishments are 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 congratulate Ramon Galindo on his selection as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Galindo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 713 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House