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Press Release
Top Awards Handed Out at 78Th
Annual LULAC Convention, Names New Board Members and Adopts
Legislative Platform.
Albuquerque is chosen as the site of the
National Convention for 2010 .
Contact:
Lizette Jenness Olmos, LULAC, 202-365-4553
Chicago , IL- The League of
United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) conducted
its national elections the final day of the 2007
LULAC National Convention, and adopted 42
resolutions on key issues impacting the Hispanic
community. Rosa Rosales of San Antonio was
re-elected President of the largest and oldest
Hispanic membership organization in the country.
The following members were
elected to the LULAC Executive Committee by the
National Assembly on Saturday:
Rosa Rosales, President
Jessica Martinez, National Youth President
Jaime P. Martinez, National Treasurer
Margaret Moran, National President for Women
Bertha Urteaga, National Vice President for
Youth
Vivian Feliciano, National Vice President
Southeast
Michelle Pelayo, National Vice President for
Young Adults
Richard Fimbres, National Vice President for the
Elderly
Toula Politis Lugo , National Vice President
Northeast
Adrian Rodriguez, National Vice President
Southwest
Maria D. Rodriguez Salazar, National Vice
President Northwest
Alicia Rios, National Vice President Midwest
Angel Luevano, National Vice President Farwest
Immediately upon being sworn
in Ms. Rosales reappointed Luis Vera as
National Legal Advisor, Theresa Filberth as National Secretary and Ray Mancera as National
Parliamentarian.
The National Assembly bestowed
the title of Distinguished Members to
Congressman Silvestre reyes (D-TX) and
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA). In
addition Hector Flores and Rick Dovalina were
also given the same recognition.
The following awards were
presented at the President’s Banquet:
The Man of the Year Award,
Alex Maldonado, Anaheim , CA #2848
The Women of the Year Award, Charlotte DeVaul,
Anaheim , CA #2848
The Angie Garcia Award, Blanca Vargas
Council of the Year Award, San Antonio #2
Raymond Telles Award for Education, Ana Estrada
Aztec Award for Civil Rights, Pablo Martinez who
handed it over to Manuel Rendon
Anita Del Rio Award for Latina Leadership and
Women’s Advocacy, Sylvia Gonzalez
Cesar Chavez Award for Leadership and Community
Service, Luis Vera
J. C. Martinez Award for Membership and
Expansion, Richard Chavez
The following
resolutions were
adopted by the National Assembly and establish LULAC’s positions on major issues impacting the
Latino community:
Military Resolutions
Congressional Medal of Honor
Recommendation for Guy Louis Gabaldon, Rafael
Peralta, Marcelino Serna
Congressional Gold Medal Escuadron 201
New Mexico National Guard
Commentary on the War
Health
Martin Luther King Jr. Harbor
Hospital
Latino Children and the Foster Care System
Cheese Resolution
College Insurance
Public College and Universities
42 U.S.C. 1396 p
Health Disparities
Chronic Kidney Disease and
Renal Disease
Bill of Rights for Diabetes
Education
Homeward Bound Fund
Elimination of Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills
Texas A&M in San Antonio
Oppose Cap on 10 per cent rule
Latino teachers
Immigration
Immigration call center
hotline
Waukegan city council
Section 245i on immigration and national act
Support for HR 64
Civil Rights
LULAC Cuban Democracy and
Human Rights
Puerto Rico Self Determination
Voting rights for residents of Puerto Rico
Support for Latinos in the news media
Support for Johnny Canales
Restoration of SBA Micro Loan program
Reauthorization of U.S. DOL programs
Free America of police violence culture
Renaming Canon Lakes Drive to Cesar Chavez Drive
Port of Entry in El Paso , Texas
Signatory and endorse of Hispanic statement of
cooperation
Rail transportation to South Texas
Ramsey Muniz
Second Chance Act
Voting Rights
Workers Rights
Richard Lafuente
Resolution for Council 4604 District 3 Wichita
Falls
Support of Independent Investigation by U.S.
Department of Justice Midland Texas
T Don Hutto Detention
Honorary Resolution
Remembrance of Grayce Noteboom
Arnold
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