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Resolution
CHARLES TAMEZ TRIBUTE
WhereaS, the League of United
Latin American Citizens is this nation’s oldest
and largest Latino organization, founded in
Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 24, 1929; and
WhereaS,
LULAC throughout its history has committed
itself to the principle that Latinos have equal
access to opportunities in employment,
education, housing, and healthcare; and
WhereaS,
LULAC as supported the principles of equal
opportunities for economic development,
political influence, civil rights and the
general welfare for all Latinos in the United
States.
WhereaS,
Charles Tamez was a great National LULAC Youth
Leader and previous LULAC youth member; and
WhereaS,
Charles Tamez was a great organizer within LNESC
and the National Youth Leadership Conference;
and
WhereaS,
his passing is a great loss to all of us in
LULAC;
therefore,
we pay tribute to this great man for his
tireless efforts on behalf of LULAC Youth
Nationwide.
The Arizona rural and urban
LULAC districts pay tribute to Charles Tamez and
his legacy of “Si Se Pudo!” on behalf of our
youth. May his example inspire others to reach
out to our youth and develop leadership for our
future leaders in the 21st Century.
Adopted this 1st day of July
2006.
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |
