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

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

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Fidel Estrada 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, Fidel Estrada, was honored for his achievements in business; a native of Austin, Mr. Estrada grew up in the Santa Rita projects and went to work at an early age for Austin Cleaners; in 1960, he borrowed $200 from his mother and started his own business, Estrada Cleaners, on East 7th Street; over the years, the company expanded to three locations and has continued to thrive; and WHEREAS, Mr. Estrada has used his success to serve others; he has been active with the East Austin Lions Club, St. Julia Catholic Church, the Human Relations Board, the Human Opportunities Corporation, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the American GI Forum; he was named Businessman of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 1990, and in 1994 he was presented with the LULAC Hispanic Leadership Award; and WHEREAS, Fidel Estrada 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 Fidel Estrada 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. Estrada as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 717 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House