WHEREAS, the League of United Latin American Citizens, advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans in the United States; and,

WHEREAS, the LULAC Constitution states the organization aims to "combat all un-American tendencies and actions that deprive American citizens of their rights in educational institutions, in economic pursuit and in social, civic and political activities"; and,

WHEREAS, a 13-year-old Hispanic female was killed by a 53-year-old Anglo drunk driver as she attempted to cross a street; and,

WHEREAS, the driver faced multiple charges, including injury to a child, intoxicated manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident, and yet the judge - no jury - decreed him guilty only of driving while intoxicated; and,

WHEREAS, LULAC Council 4692 vehemently deplored the court's finding and staged a protest outside the courthouse. Additionally, information relevant to said case was gathered and submitted through proper channels to LULAC state representatives for further assessment;

NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that LULAC Council 4692 in Victoria, Texas, together with the officers of LULAC District 10; on June 1, 2001 respectfully request the following:

1) A report regarding LULAC state representative's assessment of this incident and/or;
2) Information regarding the resolve or closure of the incident and/or;
3) Legal advice to determine a pathforward applicable to this and future incidents.

Submitted by:
Mary Lou Canales
President, LULAC Council 4692

Approved this 9th day of June, 2001.

Rick Dovalina
LULAC National President