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

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

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jorge Duron Guerra 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, Jorge Duron Guerra, was honored for his achievements in business and community service; a native of Montemorelos, Mexico, he moved to Philadelphia at the age of 19; he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1953, and later served in the U.S. Air Force; in 1963, he and his wife, Ninfa, opened El Azteca Restaurant, which continues to thrive in Austin; and WHEREAS, Mr. Guerra has been recognized as the voice of the Mexican American community in East Austin; as a member of the American GI Forum, he helped fight the discriminatory treatment of Hispanic veterans, and he was a member of the original chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens; he was president of the Govalle Elementary School PTA, and he was active with the Booker T. Washington Neighborhood Center; he played an essential role in the expansion of Brackenridge Hospital's services to Austin's poorer communities, and his long record of service has been recognized with awards from the American GI Forum, the Human Opportunities Corporation of Travis County, and the Austin Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Jorge Duron Guerra 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 Jorge Duron Guerra 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. Guerra as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 726 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House