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First LULAC Convention, Corpus Christi, May 19, 1929
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LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, is a
non-profit social welfare organization. The title was
adopted by American citizens of Spanish or Mexican extrac-
tion who banded themselves toazether for the purpose of
removing conditions that brought about prejudicial attitudes
and acts of discrimination and segregation against all
American citizens of their particular extraction, conditions
that are without justification and quite detrimental to the
character development of a people and to the solidarity of
a nation.
Resulting from a merger of three outstanding organiza-
tions with a similar purpose, LULAC is today national in
scope and international in repute. It is no longer a small,
struggling organization, but an equal partner in a coopera-
tive effort of Americans striving to make a better and
greater America. Its process is education, that tool and
resultant state of a society which "is the foundation of
culture, progress, liberty, equality, and fraternity which
In turn insures peace, security, and happiness, the goals
of all free Deonle. i1
For several generations, especially in the southwestern
Dart of the United States, the Latin American, for purposes
of differentiation of origin or extraction, had been plagued
by overt acts of discrimination and segregation, which had
1George J. Garza, "History of LULAC Told One of Few
Times, " LULAC NEWS, XXVII, No. 7 (July, 1965) 9 3-
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brought about the curtailment of his rights, privilege S ,
and opportunities. Prejudicial attitude and discriminatory
acts had reached such extreme proportions in various locali-
ties of southwestern United States, and especially in Texas, y
that Americans of Spanish or Mexican descent began founding ;"
organizations of all t.ynes as defensive measures against
such un-American practices. 2
Outstanding among these organizations were the Order of
the Sons of America, the Order of the Knights of America
and the League of Latin American Citizens. But these organi-
zations .aere soon merged into one--League of United Latin
American Citizens. Council No. 4 of the Order Sons of
America, under the leadership of Ben Garza of Corpus Christi ,
was the driving force behind the idea of uniting all Latin
American organizations under one title, one set of objectives,
and one constitution.
The Sons of America was one of the first concrete expres-
sions of an awakened spirit among Mexican Americans in Texas.
Founded in 1921 in San Antonio, it was the brain child of
two or three Mexican Americans of influence in the Mexican
quarter of that city. The leading member and founder was
James Tafolla, an attorney with the County Attorney' s Office
of Bexar at the time. Its constitution restricted member-
ship "exclusively to citizens of the United States of Mexican
or Spanish extraction, either native or naturalized, " and its
2Bdward Daniel Garza, "LULAC (League of United Latin
American Citizens) " (Master' s thesis, Southwest
Texas State Teachers College, 1951) , P. 5.
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overall purpose i stated to be that the members "use their
Influence in all fields of social, economic, and political
action in order to realize the greatest enjoyment possible
of all the rights and nriviledges and prerogatives ex-
tended by the Amerccan Constitution. . . "3 It was to take
no partisan stand politically and was to confine itself to
training members for citizenship. The Home Council was in
San Antonio, with others established in Pearsall, Somerset ,
Corrus Christi (Council No. 4 which later withdrew and
,joined LULAC) , Alice, Kingsville, and Beeville .
Meanwhile, Mexican American leaders in the Rio Grande
Valley were inspired by the ideals of the Sons of America.
A convention was held in Harlingen on August 24, 1927, to
consider the possibility of creating a new organization of
which the Order of the Sons of America might be persuaded
to form a part. Representatives of this latter organization,
as well as interested Mexican Americans of the valley area,
were invited to attend. When the convention met , the Sons
refused to participate.;` inasmuch as they were already
established and, terePo�e,-- � the others halo -cl�-wa�- o---
,join them. The others, however, were determined to have
a new organization. The Order of the Sons of America
withdrawing, those remaining proceeded to form the League
of Latin American Citizens under the leadership of Alonso
Perales, -n attorney from Brownsville , shortly thereafter
employed by the Department of State, Washington, D. C .
30. D. Weeks, "The League of United Latin-American
Citizens; a Texas-Mexican Civic Organization, "
Southwestern Political and Social Science ( ,uarterly,
a December, 1929) , 260 .
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After his call to Washington, Mr. J. T. Canales, of Browns-
ville, assumed the presidency. Councils were established
in Brownsville, McAllen, La Grulla, Encino and Laredo.
Also in 1927, another new group emerged, splintered
from the San Antonio Council of the Sons of America
because of internal disse ion. This new organization
called itself the Order of the Knights of America and
included many former members of the San Antonio Council.
One of its outstanding leaders was Mr. M. C . Gonzalez, an
attorney employed by the Mexican Consul in San Antonio.
By 1929 another movement to achieve unity was begun.
This time the driving force came from three of the above-
mentioned groups: Order of the Knights of America, League
of Latin American Citizens , and Council No. 4 of the Order
of the Sons of America.
At the time of the organizational meeting of the League
of Latin American Citizens, when unification of the League
and the Sons of America failed because of personal desires,
Council No. 4 of the Sons of America had made an agreement
with the Knights of America to unite their councils if the
merger of the two aforementioned organizations did not
materialize. In the meantime, Alonso Perales of the League
of Latin American Citizens kept in constant contact with
Ben Garza, President of Council No. 4 to bring about the /"(
merger of the three outstanding Latin American organizations.
The long-awaited convention which was to have been called
by the President General of the Sons of America, James
Tafolla, did not materialize, and so it was that on February 79
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1929, at a regular meeting of the Corpus Christi Council,
at which Perales of the League was Dresent, it was unani-
mously voted to withdraw from the Order of the Sons of
America. It was decided to hold a convention on February 17,
1929, at 1:00 P. M. at Obreros Hall in the Mexican quarter
of Corpus Christi , for the purpose of discussing the triple
merger.
At the appointed time and rlace twenty-five delegates,
representing the three organizations, from San Antonio, La
Grulla, Encino, McAllen, Alice, Robstown, Austin, and Corpus
Christi met, along with Professor 0. Douglas Weeks of the
University of Texas, who had been invited to study the merger
of the various organizations. In addition, there were
about one hundred and fifty interested Mexican Americans.
Elected as chAirman pro-tem was Ben Garza of Corpus
Christi , the energetic leader of unification. PI. C.
Gonzalez of San Antonio was elected secretary. Seven pro-
posals, tentatively drawn uo by a committee representative
of the leadership of the three constituent groups, were
oresented, all of which were adopted. They werey
( I) Adoption of the name, "League of United �* i vmerica.n
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Citizens"; (II) Membership restricted to American citiz-ns
o-f iexican or Spanish extraction; ( III) Recognition of
all local councils represented there as councils of the new
organization; (IV) The calling of a convention to meet in
Corpus Christi on the following May 19th to adopt a perma-
nent constitution; and (VI ) The adoption of twenty-five
fundamental principles, which were later embodied in the
Constitution of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
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These prorositions adopted, the convention adjourned.4
The selection of the name :•ras a difficult task. Ben
Garza, as chairman pro-tem, had appointed a committee
composed of Juan Solis and Mauro Machado of the Knights
of America, Alonso Perales and J . T. Canales of the League
of Latin American Citizens, E. H. Marir_ and A. De Luna
of Council No. 4 , formerly of the Order of the Sons of
America, and Fortino Trevino of Alice , Texas.
All three organizations had previously pledged to
sacrifice their particular names or titles for one that
would best suit the new. oruarization. Therefore , great
disagreement arose when Alonso Perales proposed the name ,
Latin American Citizens League, which was, with one slight
change of word order, the same as that of League of Latin
American Citizens which he represented. Mauro Machado of
the Knights of America proposed the word "United" in place
of "League" to differentiate the title somewhat and to
mediate tb�e peace , and Juan Solis, also of the Knights of
America, proposed the name "United Latin American Citizens" .
J. T. Canales , co-delegate with Perales of the League of
Latin American Citizens, seconded Solis' proposal with an j
amendment to add the word "League" and thus the League of
United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC , came into being.
The same committee then proceeded to formulae the
fundamental nrincinles that the organization would follow
until a constitutional convention could be called. Before
presenting the six propositions mentioned above , a motto
L �geeks, Southwestern Political and Social Science
quarterly, X, No. 3, 2 3�
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was adopted--"All For One , And One For All, " as nronosed by
J. T. Canales. Such a motto was to be a constant reminder
of the trials of initial unification, and a foundation for
all future activities of LULAC.
Provision TTas made for the first General hssembly of
LULAC to be held in Cornus Christi on May 18 and 19, 1929.
An executive committee of Ben Garza, Chairman, M. C . goon-
zalez, Secretary, and J . T . Canales and J . Luz Saenz, ,Ci_=ittee
members, was elected to administer the new organization until
the next convention could elect permanent officers and
adopt a permanent constitution. In the time intervening
four new councils were added, namely, those at Alice , Robs-
town, Falfurrias, and Edinburg.
On May 18, 1929, at Allende Hall in Corpus Christi , the
first LULAC General Assembly was called to order by Ben
Garza, Executive Committee Chairman. The first order of
business was the presenting of a constitution, as drawn
up by J . T. Canales of Brownsville. The constitution, whose
preamble was based on that of the Knights of America, was
adopted and immediately nut into effect . Under constitu-
tional nrovisions and by vote of the convention, the office
of President General was assumed by Ben Garza; Vice President
General by M. C . Gonzalez of San Antonio; Secretary General
by A. De Luna of Corpus Christi ; and Treasurer General by
Louis C . Wilmot of Corpus Christi .
Thereafter the George Washington Prayer, taken from the
ritual of the Order of the Sons of America, was adopted as
the official prayer of LULAC .5
55ee Atinendix I.
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The American Flag, the official flag of the three original
organizations, became the official flay for LULAC . The long-
awaited dream of a unified organization under one name and
under one constitution was now a reality.
Following the convention, the LULAC Code , prepared by
Eduardo Idar, and LULAC 's Aims and Purboses6, prepared by
Idar and J. T . Canales, were adopted. The Ritual, similar
to that of the Knights of America, was composed by a committee
of three, E. H. Marin, A. De Luna, and J. Luz Saenz. This
committee also prepared a form of by-laws to be used
locally. The hymn, "America, " taken from the Sons of }
America was adopted.
In 1931 LULAC was issued a charter under the laws of
Texas. In August of that same year, the first issue of
LULAC NEWS aptieared. Originally called LULAC NOTES , it
has become the literary organ of the League . With the
installation of Lulac ' s third administration in 1931, the
offices of Inspector General, Organizer General, and
Director of Publicity were created. At the same time ,
a Board of Directors was created, whose membership was made
up of leaders who had been instrumental in organizing LULAC .
These men were Ben Garza, first President General; Alonso
Perales, President General during 1930-1931; M. C . Gonzalez,
President General during 1931-1932 ; J . T . Canales of Browns-
ville , Mauro Machado and J . C . Solis of San Antonio, and J .
Luz Saenz of Edinburiz. In 1932 the office of Custodian of
Records was created, and A. De Luna of Corpus Christ was
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installed. (The office is currently held by Joe Vega of E1
Paso, Texas. ) r?
In 1933 an Educational Committee was created. The offices
of Second Vice President General, Ladies Organizer General,
Director of Public Health, Director of Boy Scouts, Chairman
of Girl Scout Committee , Legal Advisor, Chaplain and offices
of State and Special Organizers were added.
As the years went by, the scope of LULAC ' s activities
widened and its popularity spread. Ladies ' auxiliaries
and ,junior councils were organized. In 1937 Ladies ' councils
were accorded equal priviledges and in that same year, Mrs.
F. I . Montemayor was elected the first lady general officer.
Women "Lulackers" must meet the same qualifications as men
for membership and for service as delegates to any convention.
The Constitution provides that of the two Vice Presidents
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elected, both shall have equal status and one shall be chosen
from the women' s membership. 7
In 193E at the Tenth Annual Convention at El Paso,
LULAC saw the need of decentralizinz some of the adminis-
trative work of the President General. The offices of
State or Regional Governors, with special executive powers
within the limits of their respective states, were created.
The following year the office of Director General of Junior
LULAC was added. Each state or region was subdivided into
districts with a District Governor and District Organizer
in each.
7Constitution, By-Laws and Protocol of the League of
United Latin American Citizens, 1964, Art . IV, Sec .
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Between 1938 and 1939 , Junior LULAC councils under the
sDonsorshi"o of adult councils were organized. A National
Youth Activities Committee was anointed to supervise the
develotiment of such councils with the approval of the Supreme
Council. Fifteen or more boys or girls or boys and girls
who are native or naturalized citizens of the United States
of America who have reached their fourteenth birthday but have
not reached their twenty-first birthday may organize a
junior council. Organization of a junior council without
senior council sponsorship and membership in Junior LULAC
beyond the age of twenty-one is prohibited.
Locally asapervisor is appointed by the s-oon�7oring
senior council. It is his duty to supervise all offici-.'_ '
to attend all meetings and to e;xDlain to the
junior members the Aims and Pl_:rposes of LULAC and its
Ritual from time to time. "Efforts should be �rde by the
supervisor to teach the members civics, declamation, extem-
poraneous speech, dram, comedy, literature, history and such
other subjects as will prepare them to. be better senior
members. There should be at least one social meeting a �-
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nonth. Boys may form basketball, baseball or tennis teams,
or any other similar groups. The girls may form glee clubs,
sewing clubs, etc. However too much energy along these lines
must not divert them from the main ideals of LULAC, to-
wit: develovment of character and citizenship. "$
8Constitution, I�X-Laws, and Protocol. . . , 1964, Art .
XI, P. 39- H1.
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As early as 1933 LULAC had extended itself beyond Texas
and had established councils in New Mexico, followed shortly
by councils in Colorado, California, and Arizona. By 1940
LULAC had reached a peak in growth of councils and member-
ship. Between the bleak years of 1941 to 1945, following
Pearl Harbor, LULAC suffered from losses of councils and
membership "for the League gave unreservedly of its man
power to the service of its country. "9 Following the end
of the war, with the return of former members in the armed
services, the League continued its interrupted climb. It
was only through the hard work of a few strong members that
LULAC was kept alive. By 1950 there were over 200 councils
In Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and California
with a total membership of over 15,000. -
No further administrative change was made from 1939
until 1949. At this time, at the Twentieth Annual National
Convention, LULAC, through the adoption of its new consti-
tution, made the most radical change in its administrative
set-up. Under the new constitution, the Board of Trustees
(formerly Board of Directors) , the offices of Inspector
General, Organizer General, Director of General Publicity,
Director of Boy Scouts, Chairman of Girl Scout Committee,
and all Special and State Organizers were done away with.
The word "General, " which had been added to the various
designated offices to differentiate between the overall
officers of the organization and the local council officers,
9George J. Garza, "History of LULAC. . . ", LULAC NEWS,
XXVII, No. 7, P. 3•
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was substituted by the word "National. " The LULAC adminis-
trative structure was now comrosed of a National President ,
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two National Vice Presidents, one of which must still be
a woman, a National Secretary, a National Treasurer, a
Legal Advisor, an Executive Secretary, a National Director
of Junior LULAC under whose office were combined the youth
organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, a
National Director of Health, and a National Organizer.
The legislative body of LULAC is the National Assembly
which meets once a year in convention, and which consists in
membership of the national officers, regional governors,
and accredited delegates from each active council of the
organization. Not less than ten and not over forty-nine
members determines two delegates, and an additional dele-
gate is sent for each additional twenty-five members.
The 200th member brings the number of delegates to nine
and, thereafter, each fifty members add an additional dele-
gate.
The Supreme Council is the working agency of the
National Assembly while the latter is not in session.
It is comrosed of the National President, the two immediate
past Presidents, the National Director of Youth Activites
as voting members; the National Secretary-Treasurer, the
State Directors or the Deputy State Directors as alternates,
the National Chaplain (appointed) , the Parliamentarian
(anointed) and the Legal Advisor (appointed) serve without
vote. The Supreme Council has legislative , judicial, and
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executive powers in all matters affecting the League . It
has the bower:
(1 ) To approve or reject all appointments made by the
National President;
(2) To listen to appeals from councils and members
and to rule according to the facts in the case ;
( 3) To hold title in trust to all property acquired
by this organization as a national entity or
through the individual councils, or a subsidiary
corporation as authorized by this organization;
(4) To remove from office any officer of whatever
rank, and to recall the charter of any council
found guilty of bringing political or religious
issues or allowing such issues to be a part of a
council meeting or convention.10
The regional and district structures of administration
are patterned after that of the national organization.
Conventions are called as regional and district governors
deem they necessary, and delegates convene as for a
national convention. The selection, seating, and voting
crivileges of delegates are the same as those used in the
National structure. These structural di-.Tisior_s of Lulac
ha,.-e executive , legislative, and judicial bowers within
their own area li-aits, as long as they do not conflict with
the national constitution or policies.
All local councils are affiliated. with the League of
United Latin American Citizens by virtue of charters granted
by the Supreme Council. A local council remains affiliated
with LULAC as long as the council i*s considered in good
standing and meets all requirements as defined by the con-
stitution, by-laws and protocol of the organization.
It is subject to such suspension or revocation of charter
with its accompanying privileges as may be invoked by the
lOConstitution, By-Laws, and Protocol. . . , 1964, Art. V.
p. 23-24-.
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National Assembly or the Supreme Council.
Local councils may not assume the authority to speak or
act for the League in matters of national scope involving na-
tional policy unless authorized to do so by the Supreme
Council. No council may have the right to obstruct the
religious or political activities of its individual members
outside of the organization; nor may it have the power to allow
the discussion of political and religious issues in meetings,
the handing out of propaganda among its members in session,
or the advocacy of individual political parties or religious
creeds.
In order to effect better administration on a national
level, LULAC has created several additional offices. The
first of these is the National Office. By direction of the
National Assembly and under the supervision of the Supreme
Council, it is maintained at such place and in such manner
as are effectively prudent. Custom and convenience have
caused the home office to be established in the city where-
in the National President resides and where his own home
council functions. This has been found to be quite helpful
because of the small number of paid personnel and the
great help that the home council can give each adminis-
tration. 11 The constitution provides that the annual
budget allow for adequate personnel to carry on the business
of LULAC. In charge of the home office is a Secretary-
Treasurer, who is appointed at the first Board meeting by
11See Anoendix III.
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the Supreme Council. The Secretary-Treasurer thereafter
becomes a member of the Supreme Council without voting
power. He or she receives a salary, prescribed by the
Supreme Council, and may be placed under contract for a
period of not over three years.
There are several standing committees. With the
exception of the Youth Activites Committee, whose director
is an elected national officer, the committees are appointed
by the incoming president soon after his election. A list
of the standing committees and their functions, taken
from the constitution, follows;
Public Relations--This committee shall assist the
National Office in the publication of the LULAC
NEWS by coordinating the accumulation of news items,
legislative information, etc. It shall assist states,
districts and councils with their public relations
activities and furnish them with news releases of
national, state or district activities. It shall
publicize the various conventions and conduct a
tiubiicity campaign to promote the attendance at the
National Convention.
National Health--The notional chairman of this committee
shall coordinate the activities of the committeeman
from each state and to keep each member of his
committee informed of his health promotional activities.
Youth Activities--The director and the members from
state councils shall coordinate the youth activities
of. LULAC. It shall act to advance the cause of youth
In the fields of health, morals, education and citizen-
ship. It shall supervise and control the organization,
operation, objectives and functions of Junior LULAC,
with the approval of the Supreme Council.
Educational--This committee shall coordinate all
information relative to education and disseminate it
to all councils and LULAC NEWS. It shall promote
pre-school instruction of non-English speaking
children, "stay-in-school" programs and the procure-
ment of scholarships for those desiring college work
or other advanced training.
LULAC Expansion--This committee shall search all
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avenues that pertain to the expansion of LUL.,C and its
objectives. It shall study the problem of loss of
membership, loss of attendance at meetings and the
lack of progressive organization in the growth of
LULAC . It shall plan the normal growth of LULAC in
the geographical areas of the United States now
sparsely organized. It shall assist the Public Relations
Committee in the preparation and distribut on of litera-
ture pertaining to the expansion of LULAC .12
At its founding in 1929 , LULAC was a one-state organiza-
tion with nine councils found within the area of San Antonio,
Corpus Christi and Brownsville. Later came the expansion
of councils into other areas within the state , into other
states and finally the addition of Ladies and Junior Councils.
Today LULAC boasts a membership of over 100,000 active
members in over 14 states, including the original "first"
states of California, Colorado, Arizona and Texas. In
1950 organizational steps were taken to increase membership
and augment the geographical area of LULAC by either
setting up new or reactivated councils in Washington, D. C.
and the East Coast region, the Chicago region and anywhere t
else with a concentration of citizens of Spanish or Mexican
descent.
Since 1948 LULAC ' s membership rolls have increased
remarkably. Up to this date, one of the qualifications for
membership in LULAC was that a person be of Spanish or
Mexican extraction or be married to a person of said back-
ground. A constitutional amendment eliminated this quali-
fication and since then any interested person can join.
LULAC has benefited because those who have joined its
ranks have been great service and have sincerely wished
12Constitution, By-Laws, and Protocol. . . ,1964, Art . IV,
pp. 21-22.
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to see LULAC progress.
Membership in LULAC is composed of four types: active,
participating, associate and honorary. Active members must t
have reached their 21st birthday and must be an American
citizen by reftaen- af birth or naturalization. It is the
duty of members to participate in all meetings and other
activities of their councils; to abide by the national and
local LULAC constitutions, by-laws and protocol; to subor-
dinate their personal feelings to the general welfare of
the League; and to exert their efforts in behalf of the
extension of LULAC within their communities.
A participating member is one who desires to Financially
assist LULAC in its charitable and social welfare work by
a contribution of 850.00 or more yearly but who does not
desire participation as an active member. Such members are
carried on the rolls of the sponsoring council but shall
not be considered for delegate strength.
An associate member is a person not carried under any
other membership classification but who desires to be
associated with LULAC in its charitable and social welfare
activities and to participate in Its educational and
social welfare benefits. They are not considered as voting
members and are not considered in the calculation of dele-
gate strength.
An honorary member is elected to membership in LULAC
because he has distinguished himself in sciences , arts or
letters or has rendered some outstanding service to the
League as a whole or to any local council in particular. All
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nominations for such membership must be submitted to the
Supreme Council in writing and must include a statement
of the service rendered or the facts underlying his
distinguished accomplishment . The Supreme Council decides
on the nomination. This type membership is reserved for
friends of LULAC who are not , at the date of their accep-
tance , members with the exception of a participating
member who is helping solely by contribution, but financial
assistance alone shall not; be a reason for honorary mem-
hership.
In order to successfully fulfill the purpose of LULAC --
removing the stigma and prejudice and racial, religious,
and social discrimination practiced against Americans of
Mexican or Spanish descent— it is certain that the coopera-
tion of other Americans is necessary, whatever method is
employed. LULAC has progressed from a small, insignifi-
cant group of people to a well-developed entity. Its
methods of achieving a better America through the develop-
ment of its citizens of Mexican or Spanish extraction,
have likewise progressed.
There was much to protest ; discrimination in schools
against children of Spanish or Mexican extraction, the
brutal treatment extended to Mexican Americans by police ,
etc. , the lack of employment opportunities, and the
social segregation. LULAC energetically protested but
it took others--others of a different race, in different
circumstances--to correct the abuses.
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LULAC' s fight began with verbal protest. Illustrating
this, is a 1936 incident in which all LULAC councils partici-
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Dated. Protest was loudly heard--"an insult to our race, "
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"a mortal insult the Bureau of Vital Statistics
used a separate classification for Mexican Americans, „-
separate from whites.
Alonso Perales, representing Council No. 16 as President
of the Commission of Education and Justice, wrote a letter
to the President of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society of Bexar
County. (This organization had used the same classifica-
tion that had been issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. )
The letter, a statement of Perales' personal objections
which became those of LULAC, has been translated into
English by the authors
Esteemed Mr. Presidents
For a long time I have had the intention of asking
your Association to classify the Mexican race as white
when compiling your statistics, and the only reason
why I had not done so officially was because we are
very proud of our racial origin and I did not want to
give the impression that were ashamed of being called
Mexicans. Nevertheless, the importance of settling
this matter conclusively received our attention recently
when the City Clerk of El Paso, Texas attempted to
classify Mexicans as "colored" upon presenting his
Vital Statistics records to the head of the Census
Bureau of the Department of Commerce of the United
States. Na turai-y, my ueonle protested galt*e erer-
getically. "14
N.r. Perales further asked that the classification,
similar to that used by the Census Bureau--(1) whites
(which included Mexican Americans or Mexicans) , (2) Negroes,
13Alonso Perales, En Defensa de mi Raza (San Antonio:
Artes Graficas, 79;7, 7rIT7, p.77
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141bid. , pp. 30-31 •
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and ( ;) others--be used. The Association had previously
used (1) whites, (2) Mexicans, and ( 3) colored.
Backed by Council No. 16 of San Antonio, a challenging
message went out to all other LULAC councils; "Now is the time
for every council in our League to do something to correct
this error. "15
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The Honorable Maury Maverick, U. S . Congressman from
San Antonio, took up the Mexicans' plight . In communication
with Mr. William L. Austin, Director of the Census, until
the matter could be cleared up, he conveyed to LULAC Mr.
Austin' s sincerest regrets and assurances that the incident
would not be repeated. The Bureau of Census had issued
established classifications but apparently the Division of
Vital Statistics had committed the error. LULAC had
succeeded.
In much the same manner, LULAC has protested the segre-
gation and discrimination of school children of Mexican or
Spanish descent. Using the efforts of interested Americans,
both politically and morally, the organization has succeeded
In terminating such practices. Today, LULAC is not limited
to the purpose which first caused the formation of this
organization and similar precursory ones, namely, the eradi-
cation of discrimination and segregation, but is carrying
through a more expanded program that covers all chases
of an individual ' s welfare, human relations , education,
political rights and duties, personal and public health,
151bid. , P. 32 .
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and citizenship. It has chosen education to fulfill this
much broader program.
From the Aims and Purposes of LULAC, as found in the
Preamble of its constitution, the concern and confidence
in this tool is seent
"We believe that education is the foundation for
the cultural growth and development of this nation
and that we are obligated to protect and promote
the education of our people in accordance wih6
the best American principles and standards. "
LULAC' s educational activity has not been limited to
lip service. Since 1931 a national educational committee
has been in operation, with committees in each local
council as essential and integral parts of the overall
committee . This local committee is of prime importance ,
concerning itself with securing educational opportunities
for all, working hand in hand with all educational agencies
and disseminating information on educational opportuni-
ties to all its members.
The "Little School of the 400" is perhaps LULAC ' s
single most important and outstanding accomplishment .
"Each year, in thousands of schools around the
country, small children with names like Juan
or Janos or Gianni start their education in
an atmosphere of discouragement and frustration. . .
It ' s just as difficult for the teachers ; they
know that destiite their best efforts at least
70 per cent of the children will not be promoted
at the end of the term. . .Their schooling will
be a limning efRerience, with failure their
usual reward. " ((
Today, thanks to a tremendous program to teach
16Constitution, ]�L-Laws, and Protocol. . . , 1964, Art . II,
p. 1.
17Louis Alexander, "Texas Helps her Little Latins, "
Saturday Evening Post , august 5 , 1961 , P. 30.
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English to Spanish-speaking children, the story is more
encouraging. In 1961 the Texas State Education Agency
reported that 12, 000 Latin children--who might normally
have failed first grade--had not only passed, but were
doing as well in school as the "Anglos . " Fewer children
were dropping out of school and the state ' s program for
teaching English to Spanish-speaking children had attracted
international attention.
Ironically, the thinking that brought about this
dramatic change did not come from educators, but from
two Latins--a Houston businessman and National President
of LULAC (1956-1960) , Felix Ti,)erina and Isabel Verver,
a seventeen-year-old high school girl.
When Felix Tijerina was elected to his first term as
National President of LULAC, he wanted to do something
about the high rate of school dropouts among Spanish-
speaking children. He understood how the corrosive taste
of failure intensified as these children grew up. In his
capacity as president of LULAC, Felix �and
r"ina visited
the State Board of Education in Austin presented,
in an eloquent plea, a special program to teach English
to the Spanish-speaking. The educators were impressed
but no one had any practical solutions or ideas.
A brief account of the meeting was published in the
March, 1957issue of Texas Outlook, issued by the Texas
State Teachers Association. Mr. Tijerina' s nlea attracted
one volunteer--a seventeen-year-old sophomore at Ganado
(ninety miles from Houston) High School--Isabel Verver.
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Isabel understood because she had also experienced the
frustrations of not understanding the teacher on that
tezziiyi'ng first day of school. She had felt the pain of
segregation. "We were segregated--all the Latin children
In the same room. We stuck together, and learned how to
read, do arithmetic, and speak English--little by little. "18
Although many of Isabel' s classmates quit school after
third grade, she refused to give up. Her brother Frank
had finally dropped out after repeating fourth grade
several times; her brother Paul had quit after repeating
sixth grade once and seventh grade twice. Isabel kept
trying--she dreamed of becoming a teacher.
Isabel went to see Mr. Tijerina to tell him of her
willingness to help. He told her he would pay her twenty-
five dollars a week (from his own pocket ) if she would
organize a class in Ganado for the preschool children of
the community. Her mission: To teach them enough English
that summer so that they would understand their teachers
when they started first grade in September.
The first week Isabel had three children to work
with, and a basic vocabulary list of 400 words, (prepared
by Mrs. Elizabeth Burrus of Baytown, who had considerable
experience teaching Latin c4:ild.rer_) ; hence the name of
Isab=ll s school, the i'T i*}Je School of the 400. " Within
two weeks she had forty-five -oupils, rangirq- in arse from
four to ten. Isabel had the advantage over most of the
state' s first grade teachers--she was bilinarual.
18Ibid. 9 p. 54.
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Meanwhile Mr. Ti,jerina continued his appeal for support ,
especially from parents, through the Parent-Teacher Asso-
ciation. After that first summer, he thought about esta-
blishing additional Little Schools, but before acting, he
wanted to see concrete results. He had his answer in the
fall. ;within a few weeks the principal and first-grade
teachers at Ganado Elementary School asserted that Isabel' s
pupils were doing far better than those who had not attended
the Little School. Delighted, Mr. Tijerina visited leaders
In different Latin communities, usually LULAC centers.
Wherever fifteen parents signed up and promised to send
their children, he would promise to hire a bilingual
teacher for the coming summer. He got the Boy Scouts
to distribute 40, 000 circulars printed in Spanish and
English telling about the Little School. He enlisted
the help of priests and ministers to spread the word to `
their parishioners, then, through LULAC, he used volun-
teers to spread the word from house to house.
Eventually there was sufficient interest and promise
In nine communities--Edna, Vanderbilt, Wharton, Rosen-
i
.y .
berg, Aldine, Brookshire, Fort Stockton, Ganado, and
Sugar Land--to warrant hiring teachers. Candidates were
recommended by LULAC members but Felix Tijerina did the
final interviewing and hiring. Each teacher would be
paid twenty-five dollars a week for that next summer of
1958. This time classrooms were graciously offered, for
Dr. J. W. Edgar, Commissioner of the State Education
Agency, had endorsed the program. That summer the much
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broader program prepared more than 400 Spanish-speaking
children in those nine schools.
The next summer Felix Tijerina appealed to the Ford
Foundation for money to support LULAC' s Educational Fund,
Inc. , which had been set up to administer and finance the
Little Schools. He was told the Foundation would be
glad to contribute $1009000 if Mr. Tijerina could raise
$50,000. The most Mr. Tijerina could raise was $3,000.
But he received a suggestion from Dr. A. J. Stoddard,
consultant to Ford Foundation --that he try to get the
state to support the project, on the grounds that much
money would be saved by not having to retain those
children in first grade a second year.
Mr. Tijerina met privately with Governor Price
Daniel. Governor Daniel not only welcomed him but
appointed him to the tiventy-four member Hale-Aikin
Commission, which was preparing recommendation for re-
vising the state education laws. The commission had
been created by the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor,
Speaker of the House, and the State Board of Education.
It was composed of some of the outstanding men and
women of Texas; people who had particular knowledge
and Interest in ° i ` public schools.19
The Little Schools' accomplishments were too great
to be neglected--the Texas Legislature passed Mr. Tijeri-
na' s preschool training program almost without opposition,
as part of the Hale-AikirB' Commission' s recommendations.
�9"Business Support Emerges for Hale-Aikin Study, "
Texas Outlook, May, 19609 p. 10.
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The 1960-19�1 budget granted the first-grade teachers in-
volved in the summer rrogram $200 .00 a month. Teachers
could not be hired unless they spoke some Spanish or had
some experience teaching the Spanish-speaking. The
"Little School of the 400" could now move on a massive
scale .
The actual results, 1960-1964, of this program
patterned after LULAC ' s "Little School of the 400" ,
which won for LULAC world-wide recognition and acclaim,
taken from the reports of the Texas Education Agency
are as follows.
Participating Units or Total
Year Districts Classes Attendance
1960 130 614 159805
1961 143 708 179301
1962 155 810 18 ,965
1963 168 825 20,000
1964 182 900 20, 786
A grand total of Spanish-speaking children trained
In preschool English was 92,857.20 Mr. Jack McIntosh,
TEA director of the Preschool Program, stated that from
95 to 98 ner cent of those children entered the first
grade on a par with the English-speaking student and
that 2/31s of them continued on through subsequent `
grades. The summer -grogram in 1960 cost Texas $480,000--
the net saving to the state was over $1 , 000 ,000. .i,.
j
LULAC ' s "Stay-In School Project , " whose initial
purpose was to curb the number of school dropouts among
20Jake Rodriguez , "The Little School of the 400 , "
LULAC NEWS, XXVII, No . 4 (April, 1965) 9 D. 4.
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jDanish-sneaking pupils, was converted into an actual
state-organized project in 1964 by the Texas Education
Agency at the request of Governor John Connally.
Several years ago, LULAC councils, in their efforts
to contribute toward the fulfillment of one of LULAC ' s
top aims, education, began to Provide college scholar-
ships to deserving but needy students. The practice
spread rapidly, and councils, large and small alike ,
began establishing funds and awarding scholarshitis
according to their means.
Notwithstanding its constant struggle for the edu-
cation of its youth, LULAC has worked continually in
the field of adult education. Again, LULAC is con-
cerned with developing a more self-sufficient citizen
of Spanish or Mexican descent. To this end LULAC
established adult night schools of its own in various
localities, and, again, sought aid from federal and
state agencies. The objectives of these schools are
simple but basic : To teach the English language and
�.� train for citizenship.
The most recent interest taken by LULAC is in the
field of bilingual education. Related to the objec-
tives of the "Little School of the 4.00 , " this program
will be benefiting not only the small Spanish-speaking
child but also the English-speaking child who will
benefit by becoming bilingual himself.
On the informal side of education, LULAC has made
home training and child care , personal hygiene, general
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health, etc. , available. Within its own councils, LULAC
trains its members in public speaking, debate, parlia-
mentary procedure and citizenship. dell-informed, edu-
cated people are able to
"plan careers for themselves instead of settling
for any laboring job. They will vote by them-
selves instead of carrying a printed slip of
paper into the booth to match on the ballot.
They'll be able to read and write English--and
not lose the right of native-born Americans
by speaking and understanding Spanish all their
lives. They'll be leaving second-class citizenship
behind--along with hate and resentment. n21
Felix Tijerina
LULAC has involved itself in organizing and spon-
soring Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, in seeking
better wages, better housing and improved educational
facilities for migrant laborers and their families.
Especially important is LULAC' s work in job opportunities--
setting up job placement centers. LULAC has worked closely
with the United States Employment Agency, the Texas
Employment Commission, the Equal Employment Opportuni-
ty Program, and the Labor Department. They have esta-
blished, jointly with the American G. I. Forum, a non-
profit organization called Jobs for Progress, Incorporated , -I,
whose program SEH, (from the Spanish verb, to be) Service,
Employment , Aedevelonment, serves as a contracting
office with OEO and the Labor Department . Job ~placement
centers h-vr been opened in E1 Paso ; :ornus Christi ,
San i-,ntonio, and Houston in -recent year .
then is LULi-C, its work, ani `_ts procedure in
trying to reach its object"t,7& . Vith educa�,ion as its
21Alexander, "Texas He]L-os ri<r Little Latins, " August
5. 1961. D. 56.
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major activity, LULAC has a desire to educate her people
In order to develop a more worthy and prouder citizen of
this nation. It also has a desire to educate other
Americans to understand and to value Americans of Soanish
or Mexican descent on the basis of their true worth as
persons and citizens, for it sincerely believes that a
nation' s combined welfare and way of life can be safe-
guarded only when an understanding and feeling of unity
permeates its people.22
It can be concluded that LULAC is helping meet this
objective; that LULAC can do, and has done, much in
assimilating this one ethnic group and its culture with
the overall population of our country.
22Garza, "LULAC. . , " (Master 's thesis, Southwest
Texas State Teachers College, 1951) , p. 55.
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APPENDIX I
THE LULAC PRAYER
"Washington' s Prayer" is hereby made the official
prayer of the League as a token of our profound love for
the memory of the First President of the United States,
and as an eminently Dure expression of our devotion to
America, our country:
Almighty God, who has given us this good land for
our heritage , we humbly beseech Thee that we may
always Drove ourselves a DeoDle mindful of Thy
favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with
honorable industry, sound learning and pure manners.
Save us from violence , discord and confusion; from
pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way. De-
fend our liberties and fashion into one united
people the multitudes brought hither out of many
kindreds and tongues. Imbue with the spirit of
wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust the
authority of government, that there may be justice
and Deace at home and that, through obedience to
Thy law, we may show forth Thy Draise among the
nations of the earth. In the time of nrosperity
fill our hearts with thankfulness; in the day of
trouble suffer not our trust in Thee to fail,
all of which we ask through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
(Taken from "L"ULAC Protocol, "
Constitution, By-Laws, and
Protocol of the League of
United Latin American
Citizens , 196 ,Art .—I , D. 42 . )
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APPENDIX II
AIMS AND PURPOSES
AS LOYAL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
1. We believe in the democratic principle of individual
political and religious freedom, in the right of equality
of social and economic opportunity, and in the duty of coop-
erative endeavor towards the development of an American
society wherein the cultural resources and integrity of
every individual and group constitute basic assets of
the American way of life. As citizens of Latin American
descent , we assume our responsibilities ane duties and
assert our rights and privileges in the pursuit of a
fuller and richer civilization for this, our native
country.
We believe that education is the foundation for the
cultural growth and development of this nation and that
we are obligated to protect and promote the education of
our Deople in accordance with the best American prin-
ciples and standards. We deplore any infringement of this
goal Wherever it may occur and regardless of whom it
may effect.
We accept that it is not only the privilege but also
the obligation of every member of this organization to
uphold and defend the rights and duties vested in every
American citizen by the letter and the spirit of the law
of the land.
2 . As members of a democratic society we recognize our
civic duties and responsibilities and we propose :
To use all the appropriate means at our disposal to
implement with social actions the principles set forth
above.
To foster the acquisition and facile use of the offi-
cial language of our country that we may thereby equip
ourselves and our families for the fullest enjoyment
of our rights and privileges and the efficient descharge
of our duties and obligations to this, our country.
To establish cooperative relationship with other
civic organizations and agencies in these fields of Dublic
service .
That the members of the League of United Latin American
Citizens constitute themselves a service organization to
actively promote suitable measures for the attainment of
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AIMS AND PURPOSES (cont. )
the highest ideals of our American society.
That, in the interests of the public welfare, we shall
seek in every way possible to uphold the rights guaranteed
to every individual by our state and national law and to
seek justice and equality of treatment in accordance with
the law of the land. We shall courageously resist un-
American tendencies that deprive citizens of these rights
In educational institutions, in economic pursuit, and
in social activities.
(Taken from the Constitution, a-Laws,
and Protocol of the League of United
Latin American Citizens, 19 61 , Art.
II--preamble--p. 1-2.
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APPENDIX III
Presidents General of LULAC:
Ben Garza, 1929-30, Corpus Christi
Alonso Perales, 1930-31 , San Antonio
M. C. Gonzalez, 1931-32, San Antonio
J. T. Canales, 1932-33, Brownsville
Mauro Machado, 1933-34, San Antonio
Ermilio Lozano, 1934-35, San Antonio
James Tafolla, Jr. , 1935-36, San Antonio
Frank Galvan, 1936-37, San Antonio
Ramon Longoria, 1937-389 Harlingen
Felimon Martinez, 1938-39, Harlingen
Ezequiel Salinas, 1939-409 Laredo
Antonio Fernandez, 1940-41 , Albuquerque
George Sanchez, 1941-42, Albuquerque
Ben Ozuna, 19ZI.2-4.3, Albuquerque
Modesto Gomez, 1943-1I.4, El Paso
William Flores, 1944-45, El Paso
Arnulfo Zamora, 1945-47, Laredo
Jose Maldonado, 1947-489 Santa Fe
Raoul Cortez, 1948-49, San Antonio
National Presidents of LULAC:
{ Raoul Cortez, 1949-509 San Antonio
George Garza, 1950-52, Laredo
John Herrera, 1952-53, Houston
Albert Armendariz, 1953-54, El Paso
Frank Pinedo, 1954-559 Austin
Oscar Laurel, 1955-56, Laredo
Felix Tijerina, 1956-609 Houston
Hector Godinez, 1960-619 Houston
Frank yaldez, 1961-63, San Antonio
Paul Andow, 1963-64, El Paso
William Bonilla, 1964-65, Corpus Christi
Alfred Hernandez, 1965-670 Houston
Robert Ornelas, 1967-68, Houston
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LUI.AC President Hector Flores(right),with senior adviser Jim Salinas,acknowledges
that his organization has work to do to meet the needs of newer immigrants.
LMC garnenngattention r=T4
but it has more work to do Ems.,
new wave of immigrants who ly forming through the LULAC
Some fear Latino don't see themselves represented Youths.Many of its members are
in an organization that holds the children of the newest U.S.
group not reaching out meetings mostly in English and residents.
to new U.S. residents starts with the Pledge of Alle- "We support immigration re-
giance. form and work with immigrants,"
By ANGEL GONZALEZ "At LULAC meetings every- said Rocio Beltran, a LULAC
`]Dia body speaks English," said Al- Youth council member at Sunset
SAN ANTONIO—President fredo Castaneda,leader of immi- High School in Dallas,who lives
Bush and his presumptive Demo- grant group Mexicanos Unidos. with her parents, both Mexican
cratic opponent, John Kerry, "A lot of my immigrant comrades citizens."Our parents are immi- ,d
spoke in bits of Spanish when don't go there because they won't grants,how can we ignore that? E.-
they separately addressed via vid- understand what other Latinos Roberto Rodriguez, LULAC
eo link the League of United Lat- are going to say there." Youth's District Director for Dal-
in American Citizens' annual Mr. Castaneda said LULAC las,is an immigrant who came to z IF o ` .'5
-Shconvention here,last week. seems more bent on attracting the United States when he was 13.
When Mr. Kerry closed his Americans than Latin Amen- He said LULAC—and learning A
speech—largely on immigration cans." English—helped him assimilate.
and health care—with the activ- As part of its agenda,LULAC "We're here for a reason,and if
ist slogan Si se puede (Yes, we seeks to open a clearer path to le- we're going to be successful, we
can),the audience cheered. gal residency, including issuing must learn English,"Mr. Rodri-
Th LULAC leaders, the ap- driver's licenses to illegal immi- guez,21,said."I still speak with an
pearances before the nation's old- grants. accent,but I'm not afraid of talk-
est Latino organization were more But,Mr. Flores said,"a lot of ing to a lot of people."
important than the messages. them [immigrants] don't even Mr. Castaneda is also heart-
"what this means is that the want to become citizens,"he said. ened by LULAC's appeal to the
candidates are paying attention," "We must work harder with this children of immigrants. "I think
said LULAC National President group." that in five years, LULAC will
Hector Flores. The link between sixth-gener- work like it should."
While it carries influence,LU- ation LULAC members and those
LAC still has a ways to go with the who have recently arrived is slow- E-mail agonralez@aldiatx.com
Dorothy A. Martinez
Past Four-term President
Denton LULAC Council #4366
For Distinguished Leadership and Service A Traves de los Anos
Presented December 10, 2011
L U LAC Logo
All for One and One for.,411
Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa
President
Denton LULAC Council # 4366
2010-2011
Con Gran Aprecio Siempre
For
Your Outstanding Leadership
and Committed Service
Presented December 10, 2011
LULAC LOGO
All for One and One for All
LULAC LOGO
The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens
Council # 4633
Hereby Presents
this Award of Gratitude to
Dr. Isabela Pina — Hinojosa
For your Dedication and Tireless Service in
Maintaining an Archival Collection
Documenting the History of the Denton LULAC Council
December 6, 2014
Denton, Texas
Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa
Thank you, Mr. President, for the honor of presenting to our LULAC
hermana and original charter member of the Denton LULAC council,
Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, with this special award recognizing her
many years of service as a historian for our organization and, in that
capacity, compiling, organizing and maintaining loads of
critical documents, newspaper material, brochures,
running lists of high school students receiving scholarship over the
years and presidents who served since 1981. These are all nicely
archived as a way to honor our past and celebrate the work
and contributions of the Denton LULAC council.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to LULAC and, above
all, thanks for your outstanding service in support of your LULAC
hermanos y hermanas and students such as the ones we are
honoring this evening.
Felicidades!!
LULAC LOGO
The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens
Council # 4366
Recognizes
Christopher L. Ice
Con Gran Aprecio
For Dedication, Unwavering Advocacy, and
Exemplary Leadership
in
Developing Young Latino/a Scholars and Leaders
Through Their Participation in the Denton ISD Guys/Girls
Operating as Leaders
(GOAL) Program
April 18, 2015
Denton, Texas
LULAC LOGO
The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens
Council #4366
Recognizes
Popo y Lupe Gonzalez
Con Gran Carino y Honor
Gratefully Acknowledges Your Care, Compassion and Unselfish
Devotion to Others
A Traves de los Anos
Presented:
April 9, 2016
"All for One and One for All"
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Dr. Frank S. Davila
Founding President
Denton League of United Latin American Citizens Council #4633
Est: August 1981
Presented
In Grateful Appreciation of Dedication and Leadership in Establishing
One of the Most Successful Hispanic Advocacy Organizations in North
Texas.
p
t
WIL GRACIAS!
For Unwavering Commitment and
Distinguished Service to the Denton LULAC Council #4366, a Traves de
los Anos.
April 27, 2022
Anita Martinez Strickland
President
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Christopher L. Ice
President
2018
Denton League of United Latin American Citizens
Council # 4366
a►ua I 6".uCZ
Presented
December 15, 2018
Lilyan Prado
President
"All for One...One for All"
Saturday-Sunday, June 4-5 2022
Denton pioneer in
b 0 0 •
I ingua le u
is hard to believe that 1982 is 40 sity,now the University of North Texas,
years ago,but that's how long Den- to learn more about music.In her case,
ton ISD has been providing English it was mariachi.
as a second language education in our You know,those Hispanic Texans
elementary schools. who wear black with white trim and
That year,Isa- those gigantic hats.She did not give
bella Pi6a-Hinojosa .�, up her dream—she considers it her
was hired as an ESL a calling.Mariachis sing and play at cele-
teacher.She did not
brations of passage:weddings,funerals,
have her doctorate grand openings,golden anniversaries
then but worked and so on,
hard and got several -fir Although POa-Hinojosa has retired
degrees along the from public education,she teaches ESL
way.calls t at the as an adjunct professor.And she has
Ramiro sa recalls that the not retired from music—or the spirit of
Valdez state of Texas had the mariachi that glowed in her young
_ just been ordered by the federal gov-
heart so many years ago.Remember
mariachi sing at celebrations?Well,she
ernment to provide sings at what Catholics call the Cele-
ESL at any school that had 20 or more Isabella Piiia-Hinojosa bration of Holy Mass.
students with limited English language She not only contributed to our chil-
skills in the same grade. was instructed to report to the princi- dren's education,she also sang her way
Some school districts resisted pal's office.I imagine that's never good into the hearts of the community.She
providing ESL for several years.Now news to anyone—teachers or stu- and her husband,Daniel,sing at the
the feds were serious.Schools had to dents.He had the custodian show her Spanish Mass at Immaculate Concep-
provide more services and find more the way to her"classroom."She was tion Catholic Church while their grand-
room with already strained budgets. escorted to the boys'restroom,where son Julian plays the accordion.Folks
The problem worked its way to the one student's chair faced two others say they sound like a choir of angels.
elementary school principals.They did over by the urinals. Don't believe me?Come and see!
not like it. She walked out of the boys're- A recent retiree,"Chavela,"as most
And into the big middle of this stroom and headed to her assignment Hispanics know her,has several hob-
comes the smiling face of Isabella Pi6a, and welcomed her students big as life. bies.These include modern photogra-
from Laredo,a recent college grad- In her pleasant,quiet and professional phy,historical research,gardening and
uate.Through her friendly ways,her manner,she managed to make the first listening to books on tape.And she has
kind heart and her professionalism,she year ever for ESL in Denton a complete decided it is high time she learns how
was able to win over all the principals. success. to ride a bicycle!
Except one. And the program she pioneered
He told her his school did not need continues to this day.Her curriculum RAAHRQ VALDEZ has been a freque►►t
ESL.She showed him where the school has served as the foundation for all ESL guest columnist in the Denton Re-
district had instructed his school to education programs in Denton ISD. cord-Chronicle and is a retired area coun-
provide space and time.He was not But education was not always her selor.He welcornes feedback and sugges-
amused. goal.Her first inspiration was music. tions via letters to the editor or e►nailed to
When she returned the next day,she She came to North Texas State Univer- ramba,ri.talde-�ca)gmaii.com.
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Lilyan Prado-Carrillo,president ofthe
local chapter of the League of United
Latin American Citizens,recently
presented a special tribute to the 1981
founding president of the Denton LULAC
chapter,Dr.Frank Davila.
LULAC members joined with guests
July 12 in what was described as a"celebra-
tion of one of our own."The celebration was
held at the home of Jennifer Brown,daugh-
ter of the honoree.The Frank Davila award,
according to Prado-Carrillo,"recognizes his Lilyan Prado-Carrillo, president of the
leadership in building the foundation of one Denton chapter of the League of Unit-
of the most successful in Hispanic advocacy ed Latin American Citizens, presents
organizations in North Texas." a special tribute to the 1981 founding
Davila,a former resident of Denton,led president of the Denton LULAC chap-
in promoting bilingual ter,Dr.Frank Davila.
education in Denton
ISD in the 1970s and school's children and families.
later served as the ;�. �1 Davila now lives in Aurora,Colorado,with
district's first program his wife,Laura He was in town to promote
director.Prior to his book,An Outburst ofDreams:AMemoir.
serving as DISD pro- Davila describes his book as an inspirational
gram administrator, autobiography recounting"memories of
he taught Spanish at multi-generations of family and friends with
Denton High School. Rudy struggles of hard work and survival:'The book
Aida Urquidez,a Rodriguez describes the experience of lris own family
orLI@Z
former DHS student following the crops as itinerant farm workers
and guest at the Friday in"far-off migrant camps"
meeting,praised his R UDYRODRIG UEZ is a longtime
teaching and special care for his students.He member of the League of United Latin
also served as assistant principal at Robert E. American Citizens,a retired professorfrom
Lee Elementary School,nowAlice Alex- the University ofNorth Texas and Texas
ander Elementary,where he received high Woman. Univvwity,and a former member
marks for his outstanding work with the of the Denton ISD Board of T ustees.
July 25, 2019
CIU DAL D
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Friendship Cities Agreement
Between the Cities of
Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico
And
Denton, Texas, United States of America
WHEREAS,for well over fifty years, many citizens from Muzquiz have
become part of the Denton community,where they and/or their children have opened
businesses, become educators, public safety officers,arts advocates,finance and trades
professionals, civic leaders,and proud TWU and UNT alumnae; and
WHEREAS,the lives and contributions of these individuals are interwoven
into the city Denton has grown to become and Denton's future; and
WHEREAS,the cities of Muzquiz and Denton desire to
enter into a Friendship Cities Agreement that will serve to continue to explore
and encourage opportunities for cultural,educational,community,business,
municipal and tourism information programs between our two cities; and
WHEREAS,this agreement will serve to enrich the environment through
which our citizens can creatively learn,work,and strengthen our communities;and
WHEREAS,there exists the opportunity to deepen the growing friendship and
partnership between the people of our two cities;
NOW, THEREFORE,The Mayor of Denton,Texas, USA,on behalf of the
Denton City Council,and the Municipal President of Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico,do
hereby certify their intent to work together to advance and expand this Friendly Cities
relationship between our two cities.
Executed this Second day of May 2015,in the City of Denton,Texas, USA.
Chris Watts Luis Fernando Santos Flores
Mayor,City of Denton Municipal President, Muzquiz
Rudy Rodriguez
To: sparks@dentonrc.com
Subject: Muzquiz immigrant community: Denton"New Americans"
Scott,
1.) Sources that may be useful to you and Peggy RE: the DRC story on the Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico—Denton
immigrant community
Aida Urquidez—Bilingual Education Teacher—Tomas Rivera Elementary School, Denton—940 3913037—Aida was my
college student at TWU; also, she was a high school classmate of Mayor Chris Watts.
Jacob Long (Aida's brother)—local businessman—940 382 1142
Veronica Cafe—family who owns this business is originally from Muzquiz. 803 E. McKinney, 940 565 9809—at one time,
this restaurant was a central point for Muzquiz folk living in Denton seeking transportation to Muzquiz; also, delivery
service was available out of this business for people wanting to transport supplies, goods...to relatives in Muzquiz.
Jackie San Miguel—Denton High School,Assistant Principal—940 369 2004— isanmiguel@dentonisd.org
Martha Valles Puga (now divorced, may go by Martha Valles)—940 369 2027—Martha is a social worker at the Denton
High School—Her son Javier(Davy) Guerra, is major league baseball pitcher, originally drafted by the Dodgers, he now
plays for the Chicago White Sox.Javier is a Denton Ryan High School graduate. FYI: Martha recently lost her daughter
in terrible auto accident.
Dr. Roland (Muzquiz) Vela—is a retired UNT prof. Although originally from San Antonio, Roland has a family Muzquiz
connection. 206 3957
2.) For a copy of the Muzquiz—City of Denton Friendship Cities Agreement, contact: Michelle Cunningham, City of
Denton, 940 349 775; also,John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, City of Denton, 940 349 8509 (if needed you
can have my copy)
3.) For local folk who could comment on influence of the Muzquiz "new Americans" in our city, call:
Popo and/or Lupe Gonzalez at 940 390 3617 (have lived in Denton since early 1960's)—also a great family to interview
for future human interest DRC story.
Dr. Isabella Pina—Hinojosa—long— time Denton resident, now retired—940 300 3171
1 would also welcome talking to Peggy, as well as my wife, Rosemary (retired Denton ISD School Social Worker); Rudy
ph# : 940 391 9764; Rosemary: 940 3913133 or 940 565 9507. We've lived in Denton since 1975.
Hope this is useful, Scott.
Rudy
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940 391 9764
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Rudy Rodriguez
To: sparks@dentonrc.com
Subject: Muzquiz immigrant: Denton"New Americans"
Scott,
1.) Sources that may be useful to you and Peggy RE: the DRC story on the Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico—Denton
immigrant community
Aida Urquidez— Bilingual Education Teacher—Tomas Rivera Elementary School, Denton—940 3913037—Aida was my
college student at TWU; also, she was a high school classmate of Mayor Chris Watts.
Jacob Long (Aida's brother)—local businessman—940 382 1142
Veronica Cafe—family who owns this business is originally from Muzquiz. 803 E. McKinney, 940 565 9809—at one time,
this restaurant was a central point for Muzquiz folk living in Denton seeking transportation to Muzquiz; also, delivery
service was available out of this business for people wanting to transport supplies,goods...to relatives in Muzquiz.
Jackie San Miguel—Denton High School, Assistant Principal—940 369 2004—isanmiguel@dentonisd.org
Martha Valles Puga (now divorced, may go by Martha Valles)—940 369 2027—Martha is a social worker at the Denton
High School— Her son Javier (Davy) Guerra, is major league pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.Javier is a Denton Ryan
High School graduate. Martha recently lost her daughter in terrible auto accident.
Dr. Roland (Muzquiz) Vela—is a retired UNT prof. Although originally from San Antonio, Roland has a family Muzquiz
connection. 206 3957
2.) For a copy of the Muzquiz—City of Denton Friendship Cities Agreement, contact: Michelle Cunningham, City of
Denton, 940 349 775; also,John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, City of Denton, 940 349 8509 (if needed you
could have my copy)
3.) For local folk who could comment on influence of the Muzquiz "new Americans" influence in our city, call:
Popo and/or Lupe Gonzalez at 940 390 3617 (have lived in Denton since early 1960's)—also a great family to interview
for future human interest DRC story.
Dr. Isabella Pina—Hinojosa—long—Denton resident, now retired—940 300 3171
1 would also welcome talking to Peggy, as well as my wife, Rosemary(retired Denton ISD School Social Worker); Rudy
ph# : 940 391 9764; Rosemary: 940 3913133 or 940 565 9507. We've lived in Denton since 1975.
Hope this is useful, Scott.
Rudy
R Rodriguez
940 3919764
1
Rudy Rodriguez
To: sparks@dentonrc.com
Subject: M6zquiz immigrant: Denton"New Americans"
Scott,
1.) Sources that may be useful to you and Peggy RE: the DRC story on the M6zquiz, Coahuila, Mexico community
Friendship Cities Agreement Between the Cities of M6zquiz and Denton.
Aida Urquidez—Bilingual Education Teacher—Tomas Rivera Elementary School, Denton—940 3913037—Aida was my
college student at TWU; also, she was a high school classmate of Mayor Chris Watts.
Jacob Long (Aida's brother)—local businessman—940 382 1142
Veronica Cafe—family who owns this business is originally from M6zquiz. 803 E. McKinney, 940 565 9809—at one time,
this restaurant was a central point for M6zquiz folk living in Denton seeking transportation to Muzquiz; also, delivery
service was available out of this business for people wanting to transport supplies,goods...to relatives in Muzquiz.
Jackie San Miguel—Denton High School, Assistant Principal—940 369 2004—isanmiguel@dentonisd.org
Martha Valles Puga (now divorced, may go by Martha Valles)—940 369 2027—Martha is a social worker at the Denton
High School—Her son Javier(Davy) Guerra, is major league pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Martha recently lost her
daughter in terrible auto accident.
2.) For a copy of the M6zquiz—City of Denton Friendship Cities Agreement, contact: Michelle Cunningham, City of
Denton, 940 349 775; also,John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, City of Denton, 940 349 8509 (if needed you
could have my copy)
3.) For local folk who could comment on influence of the M6zquiz "new Americans" influence in our city, call:
Popo and/or Lupe Gonzalez at 940 390 3617 (have lived in Denton since early 1960's)—also a great family to interview
for a human interest DRC story.
I would also welcome talking to Peggy, as well as my wife, Rosemary: Rudy ph# : 940 391 9764; Rosemary: 940 391
3133 or 940 565 9507. We've lived in Denton since 1975.
Hope this is useful, Scott.
Rudy
R Rodriguez
940 391 9764
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Reciban todos ustedes un cordial saludo y por medio de la presente queremos
solicitar a ustedes su apoyo a nuestro comite Proyecto 10 , somos un grupo de gente hispana
originarios de Muzquiz Coahuila, Mexico interesados en integrar la union de lazos entre Denton
y Muzquiz como ciudades hermanas, nuestro interes principal es el gran numero de residentes
en Denton que por circunstancias del destino cambiaron su lugar de residencia de Muzquiz a
Denton con suenos de superacion y del cual tenemos una gran mayoria de gente superada
como Maestros Directores de Escuelas, Empresarios duenos de restaurantes, jovenes
destacados en el deporte por mencionar algunos y nos gustaria poder intercambiar
experiencias sociales, educacion, cultura, negocios, etc.. De las dos ciudades para esto hemos
venido trabajando con nuestro comite tratando de unir gente a nuestro grupo , por tal motivo les
escribimos solicitando una carta de apoyo para nosotros, Ustedes como grupo que apoyo a los
hispanos en diferentes aspectos, su carta nos sera muy util para hacer de conocimiento ante el
Mayor de la Ciudad de Denton, Texas Chris Watts con quien estamos en platicas para el logro
de convertir ciudades hermanas Muzquiz y Denton, al igual reiterarnos nuestro apoyo como
grupo hispano en sus actividades proximas a planear, de antemano nos ponemos a sus
ordenes para apoyar en sus actividades proximas, agradecemos su atencion y esperamos
respuesta favorable a nuestra carta .
Atentamente
Comite PROYECTO 10
Angelica De la Garza, Presidenta (mayejimf(a)_hotmail.com) 940 231 72 57
Magda Tellez, Secretaria
Berenice Long, Tesorera (berelong72(a)_yahoo.com) 940 391 9216
Aida Urquidez, Comunicacion Social (aurguidez(aDdentonisd.com) 940 391 3037
Aracely Lopez, Promocion y apoyo Social
Amelia Chavez, Promocion y apoyo social (amelia.chavez(a-)_dentoncounty.com) 940 349 2900
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Lilyan Prado-Carrillo
LULAC District III Nomination Form
Award Categories: Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Council of the
Year, Youth Council of the Year, Service Project of the Year
Nominee: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo
Nominee's Council: Denton LULAC Council#4366
Address: P.O. Box 174
City: Denton State: TX Zip: 76202
Nominee's Phone Number: ( )
Nominated by: Prudence Sanchez, member and past Secretary and Treasurer, LULAC#4366
Nominator's Phone Number: ( 940 ) 453-7613
Nomination's Accomplishments/ Reason for Nomination:
1. President of Denton LULAC#4366 Years 2019 and 2020
2. Hispanic Women of North Texas (HWNT)
-Offices held in Denton Chapter: Secretary, Chair, State Representative,Treasurer
3. Youth Speaker/Program Facilitator of Cool-Speak, Inc., a youth engagement company.
4. Community Activist&Advocate
-ie. Green Tree Estates water issue-(see copies of articles enclosed)
5. Educator- she is a school teacher and advocate for bilingual education
6. She is a proud supporter of"Movimiento Cosecha Denton", a new nonviolent movement fighting
for permanent protection,dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the
United States.
Nominations due 4/22 @ Midnight
Winners will be announced at District 3 Quarterly Meeting 4/24
Any questions reach out to the District Director at
bryanparra.tamu13@gmail.com
April 14, 2021
Dear LULAC District 3 Selection Committee Members,
My name is Lupe Morin and I am a Charter Member of LULAC Council 4366. It is my honor to
nominate Lilyan Prado-Carrillo for the outstanding 2021 LULAC Woman of the Year Award. I
have known Lilyan for over 10 years and it is with great pride that I enthusiastically support
Lilyan for this amazing recognition!
Leadership
Lilyan has demonstrated strong leadership skills in all of her endeavors. Her leadership style
promotes enthusiasm, energy & empowerment. She has served in various leadership roles in
LULAC and is very respected by her peers & community leaders. She also served on the Board
of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and was selected and honored as "La Estrella de Tejas"
by her fellow HWNT Board members.
Education
As an educator, Lilyan has the utmost respect at the local, state and national level for her
expertise in bilingual education. She is a renowned speaker & facilitator at conferences and
educational seminars around the country. She has focused her volunteerism on supporting
young Latinas through a variety of programs. Her mentorship and support of Camp Scholars,
Latinas in Progress and other programs are totally focused on investing in our youth's
education.
Social Justice/Advocacy
Lilyan's focus on social justice issues is truly remarkable. Her commitment to serve her
community to promote voter's registration, addressing immigration issues, gender equality &
addressing discriminatory practices with local officials are only a few examples on her efforts in
civic engagement. I am reminded of her leadership efforts in addressing trailer park problems of
our raza with the local Mayor & Council.
I am very proud of Lilyan and her accomplishments despite her health issues & family
commitments. She is a remarkable mentor for her children because leadership-civic
engagement and advocating for others in need starts at home!
Please let me know if you have any questions! My cell is 512 658 4085.
Con mucho orgullo!
Lupe Morin
Icmorin12(a)_gmail.com
Austin, Texas
Bryan Parra, Director
LULAC District III
Dallas,Texas
RE: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo Nomination for District III LULAC 2021 Woman of the Year
Thanks, Bryan,to you and other LULAC friends for the opportunity for us to recognize in this manner the
outstanding service of District III LULAC women and men.
It is therefore my pleasure to submit this letter of recommendation supporting the nomination of Lilyan Prado-
Carrillo for the prestigious 2021 LULAC District III Woman of the Year award.
My recommendation is based on my knowledge of Lilyan's professional and leadership development as my
undergraduate student at Texas Woman's University,her service in the public schools,and caring human being
as 2018—2020 president of the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens#4366.
1 am convinced she possesses the basic personal and professional leadership qualities required by the award.
Above all, Lilyan is an individual committed to her profession and is driven by her Christian values in her care
and concern about her community and well-being of others.
Very important, Lilyan is goal oriented,self-disciplined with a strong passion and enthusiasm to learn.
While she possesses excellent skills and experience in the qualification requirements for LULAC III Woman of the
Year,as briefly referenced above,there are two areas of special strength I would like to emphasize in more
detail.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM PLANNING AND COLLEGIALITY:
Lilyan's current position and job responsibility as school-based bilingual education program specialist requires
creative and inspirational leadership. The position also requires that she be able to work in a constructive
manner with teachers and the school's administrative leaders.
In my own observation of her leadership as 2018—2020 President of the LULAC,she has worked closely with her
Executive Board and general membership in clearly defining the organization's goals and work plan. She played
a vital role in building enthusiasm for the LULAC organization among members. She has also led in community
outreach efforts to individuals for support of our scholarship fund and organizations that share our interests in
building improved social and economic conditions for the most vulnerable of Hispanic families and children.
These organizations include,but not limited to: Proyecto GOAL,the local and state affiliate of the Texas
Hispanic Women's Network, Hispanics on the Square,the Puente coalition,the Denton City government,the
Denton County Court of Commissioners and the Police Department. She has approached this important civic
task with considerable compassion,energy,dedication and the right mix of grit and civic grace.
COMMITMENT TO CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ECONOMICALLY NEEDY COMMUNITIES:
In my opinion, Lilyan's devotion to helping others through her exemplary service at the Denton Alexander
Elementary School and her deliberate and focused high-energy work with the most needy of our community
groups are reasons why she is truly deserving of her selection as 2021 LULAC Woman of the Year. She is a self-
motivated individual whose drive for success is apparent within and outside her full-time school assignment.
Very significantly, Lilyan has demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with her colleagues in ways
that support social justice and equity for all minority population groups with special focus on our immigrant
families and children.
As demonstrated by this statement she recently shared with me, Lilyan's biggest priority as a professional
educator and leader is clearly focused on: "...what is best for our students,to set them on strong trajectory of
success for their future."
As one of her faculty advisors during her years at Texas Woman's University, I especially appreciated her
leadership in the bilingual program student campus association. I also observed her diligence as bilingual
teacher education student representative in the Texas Association for Bilingual Education Executive Board. I
was impressed with Lilyan then,as I am now,of her exceptional competence,strong work ethic and her poise
and self-confidence.
I should also mention,as an important aside,this past year and half, Lilyan,despite her battle with cancer she
remained undaunted and never wavered in her focus as Denton LULAC president. And for her strength and
courage,my friend and our LULAC Council's and the City Denton's amazing leader has my biggest admiration.
It is my pleasure to formally recognize Lilyan's special efforts and record of service in this manner. I would
happily provide additional information regarding her qualifications for the special Woman of the Year award.
Thank you for your consideration.
Rudy Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Texas Woman's University, Professor
College of Education, 1975—2002
University of North Texas,2002—2008
Professor,College of Education(Retired)
Denton ISD Board of Trustees(2008—2014)
rrodriguez144@verizon.net
(940)3019764 (cell)
Letter in support of Lilyan Prado-Carillo for District III LULAC Woman of the Year 2021
1 first met Lilyan when Texans were struggling against the passage of S64. Lilyan was a dynamic
leader then and later as President of LULAC. She played an important role in convincing City
Council to vote for a Resolution in support of those in our community and throughout Texas
who declared it to be a right and a duty to join hands to prevent this bill.
Lilyan's leadership in LULAC was exemplary, especially in organizing LULAC's Scholarship Dinner,
where many scholarships to deserving students were awarded. She also organized the monthly
meetings and special events that helped expand LULAC's reach in the community. The liaisons
she has made and service she has provided have been irreplaceable. She has served on City
Committees, including the City's Use of Force Committee established to address concerns in the
community regarding the role of Denton's Police.
Lilyan also stepped into a very troubling situation and led its resolution: the Green Tree Estates
community lost its water source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan
made herself available to this community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in
the provision of water by the City of Denton to the Green Tree Estates community, first by
temporary means, and later by permanent water hook-ups. This entailed countless meetings
with City officials, advocacy town halls, fundraising drives, reports to LULAC and to the broader
community, awareness raising through social media and other means, as well as simply hours
upon hours of her personal time translating documents and at in- person gatherings, organizing
meetings to build broad community support, navigating legal questions, physical labor,
explaining in Spanish and English to countless civic groups what was needed and why, and
simply being present at every step of an unsure and difficult journey, leading it to success. What
was most remarkable was her gentle insistence on serving not as a leader but as a conduit of
expression for the Green Tree Estates residents affected by the loss of water. Her efforts and
achievements were always inspiring.
Lilyan has shown the LULAC group a vivid and excellent example of the importance of citizens
remaining in close and frequent contact with immigrant groups, actives, civic leaders,
politicians, churches, schools, activists, and ordinary people in need. That she did so while
struggling with severe health crises of her own makes her achievements all the more
remarkable.
I recommend her highly and without reservation for this honor.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Lane
Denton, Texas 76205
LULAC member
April 14, 2021
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July 2"d, 2021
To whom it may concern:
It is an honor to support the nomination of Lilyan Prado-Carrillo for the DFW District III LULAC 2021
Woman of the Year. During my time as a principal at Alexander Elementary, with a 74% Hispanic
population, Mrs. Prado-Carrillo not only ensured students' academic needs were met, she also
facilitated activities that supported the social and emotional well-being of students. Our students gained
confidence, learned good sportsmanship and how to work with others through her leadership and co-
facilitating an after school soccer team and being an instructor on the ballet folklorico dance team.
Mrs. Prado-Carrillo is a true advocate for our Hispanic families. She built a rapport with the families by
gaining their trust. Parents would come to her for advice and to discuss their child's progress. Mrs.
Prado-Carrillo helped build a "community" at the school. Her community service goes beyond the school
campus. Lilyan has served as the LULAC President and has led the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
(Denton Chapter).
It is for these reasons and more that Lilyan Prado-Carillo is deserving of this award. She is a leader in our
community worthy of this recognition.
�4n2rwa Sa
Alice Alexander Principal (2013-2019)
Union Park Principal (2019-current)
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LULAC District III and
Denton Lea ue of United Latin
American� Ci izens Council #4366
40 Years of Serving Denton
Hispanic Families and Children
Proudly Nominate:
Lilyan Prado Carrillo
President
Denton LULAC Council #4366
2018-2020
For The 2021 Texas State
LULAC Woman of The Year
For her Commitment, Unwavering Advocacy for Hispanic Families
and Children
;Y su mucho coraz6n!
"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for
our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and
needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." -Cesar Chavez
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Bryan Parra, Director Alfredo Sanchez, President
LULAC District III Denton LULAC Council #4366
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What Lilyan's Friends and Colleagues Say About Her as a Caring Person and
Exemplary Leader
"Lilyan's selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton community."
ALREDO Sanchez- President, Denton LULAC Council#4366
"Among those of us who have the privilege to collaborate with Lilyan she is known as 'la mujer
ponderosa'-a powerful woman who makes things happen and who changes people's lives for the
better." DR.MARILA NunEZ—JANES- Professor of Anthropology and Director of Graduate Programs,
University of North Texas
"Lilyan served in the Board of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and was selected and honored as
La Estrella de Tejas by her fellow HWNT Board members." LUPE MORN- Denton LULAC Charter
member and HWNT State Executive
"I applaud Lilyan's work ethic and message of unity and forward thinking. She is a strong fighter and
genuine advocate for youth." FRANK DaVILA - Ph.D., Founding President, Denton LULAC Council
"...the Denton Green Tree Estates community(populated heavily by immigrant families)lost its water
source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan made herself available to this
community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in the provision of water by the City to
the Green Tree Estates community..."JENNIFER LANE- LULAC member, Music Professor, University of
North Texas
"(Soon after Lilyan became LULAC president), she reached out to Domingo Garcia,for funding support
of my preparation cost in the Denton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. She was able to
secure the funding to cover participation fees of not only one, but five(Denton LULAC)members."
ANGELES MUnOZ, M.Ed. -LULAC member, Denton ISD Dual Language Teacher
"Lilyan Prado is the testimony of the word compassion. She freely gives love and understanding to
those hurting and in need."DULCE SaNCHEZ- Denton LULAC Member and Certified Lead Auditor
"Lilyan is a proud supporter of Movimiento Cosecha Denton, a new non- violent movement fighting
for permanent protection,dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the
United States." PRUDENCE SaNCHEZ- LULAC member and past Denton LULAC Secretary and
Treasurer
"...despite the restrictive conditions imposed by COVID and her own personal battle with cancer, our
president remained undaunted and fully committed to building the momentum necessary to achieve
the critical two-year objectives she had set for the Denton Council as our LULAC leader."RUDY
RODRiGUEZ Ph.D. - Retired UNT Education Professor; TWU prof, 1975-2002; also, 1981—present
LULAC member
What Lilyan's Friends and Colleagues Say About Her as a Caring and Exemplary Leader
"Lilyan's selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton community."
ALFREDO S6NCHEZ- President, Denton LULAC Council#4366
"Among those of us who have the privilege to collaborate with Lilyan she is known as 'la mujer
ponderosa'—a powerful woman who makes things happen and who changes people's lives for the
better." DR.MARILA NL MEZ—JANES- Professor of Anthropology and Director of Graduate Programs,
University of North Texas
"Lilyan served in the Board of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and was selected and honored as
La Estrella de Tejas by her fellow HWNT Board members." LUPE MORIN-Denton LULAC Charter
member and HWNT State Executive
"I applaud Lilyan's work ethic and message of unity and forward thinking. She is a strong fighter and
genuine advocate for youth."FRANK D6VILA- Ph.D., Founding President, Denton LULAC Council
"...the Denton Green Tree Estates community(populated heavily by immigrant families)lost its water
source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan made herself available to this
community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in the provision of water by the City to
the Green Tree Estates community..."JENNIFER LANE—LULAC member, Music Professor, University of
North Texas
"...despite her battle with cancer, she remained undaunted and never wavered in her focus as Denton
LULAC president. And for her strength and courage, my friend and our LULAC Council's and the City
Denton's amazing leader has my biggest admiration."RUDY RODRIGUEZ, Ph.D., Retired Prof,
University of North Texas, 1981 to present member of the Denton LULAC Council#4366
"(Soon after Lilyan became LULAC president), she reached out to Domingo Garcia,for funding support
of my preparation cost in the Denton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. She was able to
secure the funding to cover participation fees of not only one, but five(Denton LULAC)members."
ANGELES MUn"OZ, M.Ed. —LULAC member, Denton ISD Dual Language Teacher
"Lilyan Prado is the testimony of the word compassion. She freely gives love and understanding to
those hurting and in need."DULCE S6NCHEZ-Denton LULAC Member and Certified Lead Auditor
"Lilyan is a proud supporter of Movimiento Cosecha Denton, a new non-violent movement fighting
for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the
United States." PRUDENCE S6NCHEZ- LULAC member and past Denton LULAC Secretary and Treasurer
"I had the privilege of working with Ms. Prado Carrillo when she was President of the Hispanic
Woman's Network of Texas Denton Chapter. HWNT and North Central Texas partnered together to
sponsor a College/Education seminar for high school young women. This workshop was beneficial for
the young women as the curriculum was built around the "college going culture"led by Lilyan.."DR.
ROXANNE DEL RIO, Dean of Students and Outreach, North Central Texas College, Denton-Corinth
Campus
Bryan Parra,Director
and Members of the
Woman of the Year Award
Selection Committee
LULAC District III
Dallas,Texas
April 14,2021
RE: Nomination of Lilyan Prado-Carrillo for District III LULAC 2021 Woman of the Year
Thanks, Bryan,to you and other LULAC friends for the opportunity for us to recognize the outstanding service of
District III LULAC women and men.
It is therefore my pleasure to submit this letter of recommendation supporting the nomination of Lilyan Prado-
Carrillo for this prestigious award.
My recommendation is based on my knowledge of Lilyan's professional development as my undergraduate
student at Texas Woman's University,her service in the public schools,and caring human being as 2018—2020
president of the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens#4366.
1 am convinced she possesses the basic personal and professional leadership qualities required by award. Above
all, Lilyan is an individual committed to her profession and is driven by her Christian values in her care and
concern about her community and well-being of others.
Very important,Lilyan is goal oriented,self-disciplined with a strong passion and enthusiasm to learn.
While she possesses excellent skills and experience in the qualification requirements for LULAC III Woman of the
Year,as briefly referenced above,there are two areas of special strength I would like to emphasize in more
detail.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM PLANNING AND COLLEGIALITY:
Lilyan's current position and job responsibility as school-based bilingual education program specialist requires
creative and inspirational leadership. The position also requires that she be able to work in a constructive
manner with teachers and the school's administrative leaders.
In my own observation of her leadership as 2018—2020 President of the LULAC,she has worked closely with her
Executive Board and general membership in clearly defining the organization's goals and work plan. She played
a vital role in building enthusiasm for the LULAC organization among members. She has also led in community
outreach efforts to individuals for support of our scholarship fund and organizations that share our interests in
building improved social and economic conditions for the most vulnerable of Hispanic families and children.
These organizations include, but not limited to: Proyecto GOAL,the local and state affiliate of the Texas
Hispanic Women's Network, Hispanics on the Square,the Puente coalition,the Denton City government,the
Denton County Court of Commissioners and the Police Department. She has approached this important civic
task with considerable compassion,energy and dedication.
COMMITMENT TO CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ECONOMICALLY NEEDY COMMUNITIES:
In my opinion,Lilyan's devotion to helping others through her exemplary service at the Alexander Elementary
School and her deliberate and focused high-energy missionary type zeal with the most needy of our community
groups are reasons why she is truly deserving of her selection as 2021 LULAC Woman of the Year. She is a self-
motivated individual whose drive for success is apparent within and outside her full-time school assignment.
Very significantly, Lilyan has demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with her colleagues in ways
that support social justice and equity for all minority population groups with special focus on our immigrant
families and children.
As demonstrated by this statement she recently shared with me,Lilyan's biggest priority as a professional
educator and leader is clearly focused on: "...what is best for our students,to set them on strong trajectory of
success for their future."
As one of her faculty advisors and professor during her years at Texas Woman's University,I especially
appreciated her leadership in the bilingual program student campus association. I also observed her diligence as
bilingual teacher education student representative in the Texas Association for Bilingual Education Executive
Board. I was impressed with Lilyan then,as I am now,of her exceptional competence,strong work ethic and her
poise and self-confidence.
I should also mention during her administration as LULAC president despite the restrictive conditions imposed
by COVID and her own personal battle with cancer,our president remained undaunted and her leadership never
wavered away from her LULAC obligations and general community service.And for that strength of dedication
and courage,my friend and our LULAC Council's and Denton's amazing leader has my biggest admiration.
It is my pleasure to formally recognize Lilian's special efforts and record of service in support of this nomination.
I would happily provide additional information regarding her qualifications for our 2021 District III LULAC
Woman of the Year award.
Her selection would bring honor our leader deserves at this important time of her life and prestige to the
Denton LULAC as we move forward with plans to celebrate our Council's 40`h(1981—2021)anniversary.
Thank you for your consideration.
Rudy Rodriguez
Denton LULAC Council#4366
Member 1981-2021
rrodriguez144@verizon.net
(940)3919764
Rodolfo(Rudy) Rosales
LULAC State Director
San Antonio,Texas
RE: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo Nomination for LULAC State Woman of the Year
It is my pleasure to submit this letter of recommendation supporting the nomination of Lilyan Prado-Carrillo for
the prestigious 2021 State LULAC Woman of the Year award.
My recommendation is based on my knowledge of Lilyan's professional and leadership development as my
undergraduate student at Texas Woman's University,her service in the public schools,and caring human being
as 2018—2020 president of the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens#4366.
1 am convinced she possesses the basic personal and professional leadership qualities required by the award.
Above all,Lilyan is an individual committed to her profession and is driven by her Christian values in her care
and concern about her community and well-being of others.
Very important,Lilyan is goal oriented,self-disciplined with a strong passion and enthusiasm to learn.
While she possesses excellent skills and experience in the qualification requirements for the State LULAC
Woman of the Year,as briefly referenced above,there are two areas of special strength I would like to
emphasize in more detail.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM PLANNING AND COLLEGIALITY:
Lilyan's current position and job responsibility as school-based bilingual education program specialist requires
creative and inspirational leadership. The position also requires that she be able to work in a constructive
manner with teachers and the school's administrative leaders.
In my own observation of her leadership as 2018—2020 President of the LULAC,she has worked closely with her
Executive Board and general membership in clearly defining the organization's goals and work plan. She played
a vital role in building enthusiasm for the LULAC organization among members. She has also led in community
outreach efforts to individuals for support of our scholarship fund and organizations that share our interests in
building improved social and economic conditions for the most vulnerable of Hispanic families and children.
These organizations include, but not limited to: Proyecto GOAL,the local and state affiliate of the Texas
Hispanic Women's Network, Hispanics on the Square,the Puente coalition,the Denton City government,the
Denton Chamber of Commerce,Vida Denton Group,the Denton County Court of Commissioners and the Police
Department. She has approached this important civic task with considerable compassion,energy,dedication
and a remarkable mix of grit and civic grace.
COMMITMENT TO CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ECONOMICALLY NEEDY COMMUNITIES:
In my opinion, Lilyan's devotion to helping others through her exemplary service at the Denton Alice Alexander
Elementary School and her deliberate and focused high-energy work with the most needy of our community
groups are reasons why she is truly deserving of her selection as 2021 State LULAC Woman of the Year. She is a
self-motivated individual whose drive for success is apparent within and outside her full-time school
assignment.
Very significantly, Lilyan has demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with her colleagues in ways
that support social justice and equity for all minority population groups with special focus on our immigrant
families and children.
As demonstrated by this statement she recently shared with me, Lilyan's biggest priority as a professional
educator and leader is clearly focused on: "...what is best for our students,to set them on strong trajectory of
success for their future."
As one of her faculty advisors during her years at Texas Woman's University, I especially appreciated her
leadership in the bilingual program student campus association. I also observed her diligence as bilingual
teacher education student representative in the Texas Association for Bilingual Education Executive Board. I
was impressed with Lilyan then,as I am now,of her exceptional competence,strong work ethic,her poise and
self-confidence.
I should also mention,as an important aside,this past year and a half, Lilyan,despite her battle with cancer,she
remained undaunted and never wavered in her focus as Denton LULAC president. And for her strength and
courage, my friend and our LULAC Council's and the City of Denton's amazing leader has my biggest admiration.
It is my pleasure to formally recognize Lilyan's special efforts and record of service in this manner. I would
happily provide additional information regarding her qualifications for the special Woman of the Year award.
Thank you for your consideration.
Rudy Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Texas Woman's University, Professor
College of Education, 1975—2002
University of North Texas,2002—2008
Professor,College of Education(Retired)
Denton ISD Board of Trustees(2008—2014)
Denton LULAC Council member: 1981-present
rrodriguez144@verizon.net
(940)3019764 (cell)
LEADERSHIP STYLE:
PROGRAM PLANNING, EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUTION:
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGIALITY:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
GRANTSMANSHIP, GRANT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT:
OUTREACH TO EXTERNAL CONSITUTIENCIES:
RESILENCE IN PURSUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SELF AND STAFF IMPROVEMENT
OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES:
For example, talk about your personal qualities as confirmed by your superiors, e.g., I have a passion for
helping others and an enthusiasm to learn, especially helping our college students obtain their
education and surpass society's expectations....
Finally, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with the search committee and to share my thoughts
about how I can support and advance the mission and goals of the university......
What Lilyan's Friends and Colleagues Say About Her as a Person and Leader
For More See the Full Text of the Attached Testimonial Letters
"Lilyan's selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton community."
Alfredo Sanchez- President, Denton LULAC Council #4366
"Among those of us who have the privilege to collaborate with Lilyan she is known as a 'mujer
ponderosa'—a powerful woman who makes things happen and who changes people's lives for the
better." Dr.Marielo Nunez—lanes- Professor of Anthropology and Director of Graduate Programs,
University of North Texas
"Lilyan served in the Board of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and was selected and honored as
La Estrella de Tejas by her fellow HWNT Board members." Lupe Morin- Denton LULAC Charter member
and HWNT State Executive
"I applaud Lilyan's work ethic and message of unity and forward thinking. She is a strong fighter and
genuine advocate for youth." Frank S. Davilo- Ph.D., Founding President, Denton LULAC Council
"...despite the restrictive conditions imposed by COVID and her own personal battle with cancer, our
president remained undaunted and fully committed to building the momentum necessary to achieve
the critical two-year objectives she had set for the Denton Council as our LULAC leader."Rudy
Rodriguez, Ph.D. - Retired UNT Education Professor; also, 1981—present LULAC member
"...the Denton Green Tree Estates community(populated heavily by immigrant families)lost its water
source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan made herself available to this
community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in the provision of water by the City to
the Green Tree Estates community..."Jennifer Lane—LULAC member, Music Professor, University of
North Texas
"(Soon after Lilyan became LULAC president), she reached out to Domingo Garcia,for funding support
of my preparation cost in the Denton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. She was able to
secure the funding to cover participation fees of not only one, but five(Denton LULAC)members."
Angeles Munez, M.Ed. —LULAC member, Denton ISD Dual Language Teacher
"Lilyan Prado is the testimony of the word compassion. She freely gives love and understanding to
those hurting and in need."Dulce Sanchez- Denton LULAC Member and Certified Lead Auditor
"Lilyan is a proud supporter of Movimiento Cosecha Denton, a new non-violent movement fighting
for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the
United States." Prudence Sanchez- LULAC member and past Denton LULAC Secretary and Treasurer
What Lilyan's Friends and Colleagues Say About Her as a Person and Leader
For More See the Full Text of the Attached Testimonial Letters
"Lilyan's selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton community."
Alfredo Sanchez- President, Denton LULAC Council#4366
"Among those of us who have the privilege to collaborate with Lilyan she is known as Ya mujer
ponderosa'—a powerful woman who makes things happen and who changes people's lives for the
better." Dr.Mariela Nunez—Janes- Professor of Anthropology and Director of Graduate Programs,
University of North Texas
"Lilyan served in the Board of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and was selected and honored as
La Estrella de Tejas by her fellow HWNT Board members." Lupe Morin- Denton LULAC Charter member
and HWNT State Executive
"I applaud Lilyan's work ethic and message of unity and forward thinking. She is a strong fighter and
genuine advocate for youth." Frank S. D6vilo- Ph.D., Founding President, Denton LULAC Council
"...the Denton Green Tree Estates community(populated heavily by immigrant families)lost its water
source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan made herself available to this
community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in the provision of water by the City to
the Green Tree Estates community..."'Jennifer Lane—LULAC member, Music Professor, University of
North Texas
"(Soon after Lilyan became LULAC president), she reached out to Domingo Garcia,for funding support
of my preparation cost in the Denton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. She was able to
secure the funding to cover participation fees of not only one, but five(Denton LULAC)members."
Angeles Munoz, M.Ed. —LULAC member, Denton ISD Dual Language Teacher
"Lilyan Prado is the testimony of the word compassion. She freely gives love and understanding to
those hurting and in need."Dulce S6nchez- Denton LULAC Member and Certified Lead Auditor
"Lilyan is a proud supporter of Movimiento Cosecho Denton, a new non-violent movement fighting
for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the
United States." Prudence S6nchez- LULAC member and past Denton LULAC Secretary and Treasurer
"...despite the restrictive conditions imposed by COV1D and her own personal battle with cancer, our
president remained undaunted and fully committed to building the momentum necessary to achieve
the critical two-year objectives she had set for the Denton Council as our LULAC leader."Rudy
Rodriguez, Ph.D. - Retired UNT Education Professor; also, 1981—present LULAC member
Prudence Sanchez Attorney at Law, PLLC
721 W. Mulberry St. . PH: 940-453-7613
Denton, TX 76201 Fax: 817-887-1530
Prudencesanchezlaw.com
info@prudencesanchezlaw.com
"The law is a sword and a shield."
June 25, 2021
Rodolfo (Rudy) Rosales
State LULAC Director
San Antonio, Texas.
Re:Lilyan Prado-Carillo nomination for LULAC Woman of the Year
Dear Mr. Rosales,
Nominee's Accomplishments and reasons for nomination include:
1. President of Denton LULAC#4366 Years 2019 and 2020
2. Hispanic Women of North Texas(HWNT) -Offices held in Denton Chapter:Secretary,Chair,State
Representative,Treasurer
3. Youth Speaker/Program Facilitator of Cool-Speak, Inc.,a youth engagement company.
4. Community Activist&Advocate-ie. Green Tree Estates water issue-(see copies of articles enclosed)
5. Educator-she is a schoolteacher and advocate for bilingual education
6.She is a proud supporter of"Movimiento Cosecha Denton",a new nonviolent movement fighting for
permanent protection,dignity, and respect for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United
State.
Lilyan Prado-Carillo is always willing to over and above to ensure the fair treatment of Hispanics in our
community. You will be making a wise decision in choosing her for Woman of the year.Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
/s/Prudence Sanchez
l
UNT
College of Arts and Sciences
DF.PAwmr.NT of A.%-n utOPOLOGY
April 12, 2021
Dear Committee Members:
I am delighted to write this letter in support of the nomination of Lilyan Prado Carrillo
for LULAC District III Woman of the Year Award. A significant part of Lilyan's career
as an educator has been dedicated to serving the Latino/a community. She has done this
by mentoring young Latinos/as and advocating with and on behalf of immigrant families.
Lilyan's commitment, dedication, and expert ability to navigate challenges with integrity
and carino qualify her for this recognition. She is a role model. Among those of us who
have the privilege to collaborate with her she is known as a mujer ponderosa—a
powerful woman who makes things happen and who changes people's lives for the better.
I have known Lilyan for a great part of my 18-year career as a professor at UNT and
resident of Denton. I first became acquainted with Lilyan when she was a staff member at
UNT and oversaw the Emerald Eagle Scholars Program. Lilyan and I connected through
our mentorship and advocacy of Latino/a students. It was in 2006 that Lilyan's unique
gift as a community leader became clear to me. At the time there were young Latinos/as
walking out of schools in protest of HR 4437 one of the most draconian pieces of anti-
immigrant legislation. Walkouts took place around the country, including Denton, and a
march was organized in downtown Dallas. In a matter of a couple of days Lilyan was
able to have 2 buses donated and organized Dentonites who wanted to attend the Dallas
march. The two buses were full of high school students, college students, families,
teachers, professors. Not only was Lilyan able to facilitate our participation in the largest
civil rights march in the history of Dallas, she was also able to connect Latinos/as in
Denton and give a voice to immigrant Latinos/as who had been silenced in our
community. I grateful for the opportunity to be a part of history, to get to know more of
mi gente, and I was in awe of Lilyan's incomparable leadership.
Moments like this one are not unique in Lilyan's trajectory, they are the norm.
Throughout the years there are more moments than I can count when Lilyan has shown
her commitment and deep love of our Latino/a community. Since 2006 I have considered
Lilyan my comadre, my partner in crime, when it comes to advocating with and for
Latino/a youth and families in Denton and the Metroplex. Lilyan helped to organize a
group called Puente which brought together Denton Latino/a leaders. Lilyan is the
person I reached out to when a coalition of organizers came to Denton demanding that
the city join a lawsuit against TX SB4 and when the local LULAC chapter resisted
getting involved. Together we created a coalition of representatives from various Denton
groups called Denton Residents Against SB4 and we were able to successfully get the
city of Denton to pass a resolution against a Texas law motivated by hate against
immigrants. More recently, Lilyan and I, along with others like Denton for Diversity,
successfully organized residents of Green Tree Estates to advocate for an emergency
declaration and city water services when they risked displacement as a result of neglect
by owner of their neighborhood well and the city. In all of these examples, Lilyan's
ability to navigate urgency, her relentless commitment, and her ability to bring people
together were the key to unlikely successes.
Perhaps Lilyan's most impressive accomplishment and the quality most deserving of this
award is her selfless dedication to serving the Latino/a community. Beyond the
accomplishments that make it to the newspaper and social media outlets,there are
countless of behind-the-scenes instances. These include the continuous mentorship of
students,her unapologetic sharing of her story as an undocumented immigrant to youth
and families who need inspiration, and the hope she brings to others. I have been
privileged enough to see and be a part of this behind-the-scenes work. When I asked
Lilyan to help me collect donations to support the families affected by an immigration
raid in Paris, TX she did not hesitate. She drove with me to Paris and she was there
almost a year later supporting with Christmas gifts for the families and children. Lilyan
jumped at the opportunity to travel to the U.S-Mexico border with a photographer
documenting the asylum crisis. Here Lilyan translated,provided support to families, and
served as our eyes and ears as she witnessed families being separated or left behind
because of the implementation of new protocols at the border. Lilyan created a chapter of
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas (HWNT) in Denton to intentionally support young
Latinas in the Denton area. Through this chapter she was able to spearhead SAT
preparation for high school Latinas while supporting mentoring and professional goals.
Through Lilyan's leadership, HWNT-Denton was able to raise funds to support
undocumented families during the pandemic.
Lilyan Prado Carrillo is indeed a mujer ponderosa who strives for our Latino/a
community to realize its own poder and potential. In addition to recognizing Lilyan's
leadership this award would also recognize her pathbreaking legacy in Denton. We are
privileged to have a fearless, committed, and loving leader like Lilyan in Denton. It is an
honor for me to wholeheartedly, con todo corazdn, support her nomination for LULAC
District III Woman of the Year Award.
!9N
Mariela Nunez-Us, PhD
Professor of Anthropology and Director of Graduate Programs
Affiliated Faculty Latino/a and Mexican American Studies
Dear Mr. Bryan Parra, Director
LULAC District III,
Dallas, Texas
April 16, 2021
As the President of The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 4366, 1 am honored to support
the nomination, by our Council, of Lilyan Prado Carrillo for the LULAC District III Woman of the Year
Award. Lilyan Prado Carrillo exemplifies how determination over comes many barriers. Her
selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton Community.
As president of the LULAC Council 4366 for two consecutive years she introduced several innovative
ideas which the council is building upon. One important idea was for our Council to become a member
of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. Our membership in the Denton Chamber of Commerce allows
LULAC members to participate in training programs sponsored by the Denton Chambers. These training
programs are available at no cost or reduced cost to Denton Chamber members. She also secured
funding for Leadership Denton. Leadership Denton Candidate participate in a one-year academy that
exposes them to the many facets of City Government. As part of the training candidates develop
realistic solution that can be implemented in all facets of the community. As a result, of this funding,
our Council has sponsored three candidates to participate in last two years. The candidates sponsored
by LULAC have had their tuition paid by LULAC Council 4366 using funds secured by Lilyan Prado Carrillo.
Included in this file are letters of recommendation from other Community leaders that confirm Lilyan
Prado Carrillo is worthy of this award.
After reviewing all the attached recommendations, I am sure you will agree that Lilyan Prado Carrillo is
deserving of this award.
Sincerely,
z
Alfredo Sanchez
President of LULAC Council 4366
Dear Mr. Bryan Parra, Director
LULAC District III,
Dallas, Texas
April 16, 2021
As the President of The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 4366, 1 am honored to support
the nomination, by our Council, of Lilyan Prado Carrillo for the LULAC District III Woman of the Year
Award. Lilyan Prado Carrillo exemplifies how determination over comes many barriers. Her
selflessness has contributed to her being recognized as a leader in the Denton Community.
As president of the LULAC Council 4366 for two consecutive years she introduced several innovative
ideas which the council is building upon. One important idea was for our Council to become a member
of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. Our membership in the Denton Chamber of Commerce allows
LULAC members to participate in training programs sponsored by the Denton Chambers. These training
programs are available at no cost or reduced cost to Denton Chamber members. She also secured
funding for Leadership Denton. Leadership Denton Candidate participate in a one-year academy that
exposes them to the many facets of City Government. As part of the training candidates develop
realistic solution that can be implemented in all facets of the community. As a result, of this funding,
our Council has sponsored three candidates to participate in last two years. The candidates sponsored
by LULAC have had their tuition paid by LULAC Council 4366 using funds secured by Lilyan Prado Carrillo.
Included in this file are letters of recommendation from other Community leaders that confirm Lilyan
Prado Carrillo is worthy of this award.
After reviewing all the attached recommendations, I am sure you will agree that Lilyan Prado Carrillo is
deserving of this award.
Sincerely,
o
L
Alfredo Sanchez
President of LULAC Council 4366
Letter in support of Lilyan Prado-Carillo for District III LULAC Woman of the Year 2021
1 first met Lilyan when Texans were struggling against the passage of S134. Lilyan was a dynamic
leader then and later as President of LULAC. She played an important role in convincing City
Council to vote for a Resolution in support of those in our community and throughout Texas
who declared it to be a right and a duty to join hands to prevent this bill.
Lilyan's leadership in LULAC was exemplary, especially in organizing LULAC's Scholarship Dinner,
where many scholarships to deserving students were awarded. She also organized the monthly
meetings and special events that helped expand LULAC's reach in the community. The liaisons
she has made and service she has provided have been irreplaceable. She has served on City
Committees, including the City's Use of Force Committee established to address concerns in the
community regarding the role of Denton's Police.
Lilyan also stepped into a very troubling situation and led its resolution: the Green Tree Estates
community lost its water source when the property owner decided to cut off its well. Lilyan
made herself available to this community for well over a year of painstaking steps resulting in
the provision of water by the City of Denton to the Green Tree Estates community, first by
temporary means, and later by permanent water hook-ups. This entailed countless meetings
with City officials, advocacy town halls, fundraising drives, reports to LULAC and to the broader
community, awareness raising through social media and other means, as well as simply hours
upon hours of her personal time translating documents and at in- person gatherings, organizing
meetings to build broad community support, navigating legal questions, physical labor,
explaining in Spanish and English to countless civic groups what was needed and why, and
simply being present at every step of an unsure and difficult journey, leading it to success. What
was most remarkable was her gentle insistence on serving not as a leader but as a conduit of
expression for the Green Tree Estates residents affected by the loss of water. Her efforts and
achievements were always inspiring.
Lilyan has shown the LULAC group a vivid and excellent example of the importance of citizens
remaining in close and frequent contact with immigrant groups, actives, civic leaders,
politicians, churches, schools, activists, and ordinary people in need. That she did so while
struggling with severe health crises of her own makes her achievements all the more
remarkable.
I recommend her highly and without reservation for this honor.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Lane
Denton, Texas 76205
LULAC member
April 14, 2021
Denton League of United Latin
American Citizens Council #4366
40 Years of Serving Denton
Hispanic Families and Children
The Denton LULAC Council #4366
Proudly Nominates:
Lilyan Prado Carrillo
President
Denton LULAC Council #4366
2018-2020
For The 2021 District III
LULAC Woman of The Year
For her Commitment. Unwavering Advocacy for Hispanic Families
and Children
iY su mucho coraz6n!
"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for
our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and
needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." -Cesar Chavez
//Wl
AI fedo Sanchez, President Date
Denton Lulac Council #4366
Prado-Carrillo gets new
term as LULAC leader
Staff report Isabella Pina-Hinojosa
Lilyan Prado-Ca rillo, edu- swore in the new officers.
cator and public speaker,was re- Members of the high school
elected president of the League of chapters of LULAC also were
United Latin American Citizens recognized.
Council 4366 Board members from Ryan
on Tuesday High School are Medaily Rive-
night at Mil- ra, president; Rocio Guerrero,
pa Kitchen & Ways and Means vice president-
Cantina Bryan Garcia, membership;
A total of - Famly Caballero,secretary;Pau-
76 members ling Alvarez, treasurer; Nancy
attended the �_ _ Hernandez, public relations/
annual event Lilyan media; Celeste Mosher, issues;
Other of- Prado-Carrillo Fly Tellez, fundraising; An-
ficers elected thony Prado, civil rights; and
were Alfiedo Sanchez,vice pres- Betzy Jimenez, education.
ident; Dulce Sanchez Petry,vice Sponsors are Josue Arista and
president for membership; Paul Laura Boara.
Juarez, vice president for ad- Denton High School officers
vancement, and Chris Ice, vice are Denise Rodriguez, presi-
president for youth. Prudence dent; Brenda Pena, vice presi-
Sanchez was elected treasurer; dent;Leslie Cruz,treasurer;and
Angeles Munoz,secretary;Frank Libna Gomez, historian. Don
P@rez, parliamentarian; and Place is the sponsor and Rita
Rossana Boyd,sergeant-at-arms. Bruton is co-sponsor.
Anita Strickand was given a Guyer High School board
Distinguished Service Award in members are Natalie Pais,presi-
recognition of her many years dent;and Erik Nunez,sergeant-
as the council's scholarship at-arms. Cynthia Salas is the
chairman. sponsor.
For Ll an Prado-Carrillo,
Ameri*can dream came true
Lilyan Prado rode on College.She paid her own
someone's shoul- way.She worked evenings
ders as she and weekends to
crossed the deep pay the tuition at
waters of the Rio NCTC.
Grande at the In order to
age of 4.Born in become legal
Guatemala City, residents,chil-
she,her parents dren brought here
and sister waded illegally by their "Now
across the river parents must
into the United Ramiro complete all doc-
States. umentation before
You might say Valdez they become
she was a dreamer. responsible for
But coming themselves at age
to America was just the 21.Lilyan managed to do
beginning.Lilyan had to face this while studying at NCTC.
numerous obstacles in or- Ten days before her 21st .a
der to achieve her dreams. birthday, she obtained her
She encountered the first at green card.
Borman Elementary School She transferred to Texas ,;
here in Denton because Woman's University,where
she did not speak English. she studied to become No
She was placed in English one of the people she most
as a second language(ESL) admired:a teacher.Upon
classes and studied hard graduation in 2003,she
until she learned to speak began her career.Currently
English well. she works as an ESL/bilin-
She then faced another gual specialist at Alexander Courtesy phot
obstacle when her mother Elementary School here in Lilyan Prado-Carrillo is an ESL/bilingual specialist at A
abandoned her and took Denton. exander Elementary School and a professional speaker
her little sister back to Gua- But she is also a profes-
temala. Her father raised her sional speaker,where she tration from the University Albert are still raising the
alone,and she had to adjust addresses large groups of of North Texas in 2013.She two girls,age 13 and 9.
to his playing multiple roles underprivileged kids about served two terms in 2019 Lilyan Prado-Carrillo say.
while she grew up an His- seeking higher education. and 2020 as president her hobbies are"people."
panic American. And she helps parents of the Denton Chapter of She spends all her time
Then she attended Cal- assuage their guilt over not the League of United Latin working with organizations
houn Middle School,where being able to provide all American Citizens(LULAC). that help the underpriv-
her father encouraged her they want for their children. Now,Lilyan is the deputy di- ileged and poor to reach
to study hard.Finally,she She once spoke in 55 cities rector of District 3 of LULAC, their goals through edu-
graduated from Denton in 35 states in nine months! which encompasses all of cation and hard work.And
High School in 1998.She Lilyan continues to speak North Texas. she is not only a renowned
did all of this as an undoc- at conferences all over the After living in Denton speaker but also a shining
umented immigrant and a country. all her life,having learned example of what she talks
minor.Lilyan gives credit to Her list of accomplish- English perfectly and easily about— that the American
her advisers in the Upward ments is impressive.She passing the citizenship ex- dream is alive and well in
Bound program of the has been a national speak- ams,she pledged allegiance Denton,Texas.
University of North Texas for er for the Sallie Mae Fund. to the United States and jZ,J 1 S-19, 2 0 ZZ
encouraging her to seek a She continues as a national became a full citizen. R:1.MIRO VALDEZ has been
college education. speaker for Coolspeak, In 2008,she married a frequent guest columnist in
However,since she was the nation's leading youth Albert Carrillo,who brought the Denton Record-Chronicle
not a citizen,she would engagement company.She three strapping boys into and is a retired area counselor.
have to pay international interned in 2001 for the the marriage.Lilyan took on He welcomes feedback and
tuition at the universities in Congressional Hispanic the job of mom to the boys, suggestions via letters to the
town.The cost was prohib- Caucus Institute in Wash- and they added two girls editor or emailed to rambam.
itive,so she attended North ington,D.C.Lilyan earned a to the family.The boys are valdez(a)gmail.com.
Central Texas Community Master's of Public Adminis- all grown now,but she and
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Carrillo installed as president of Denton County
chapter of LU LAC
By Keith Shelton For the Denton Record-Chronicle Dec 16, 2018
Prado Carrillo
Lilyan Prado Carrillo, installed Saturday night as president
of the Denton County chapter of the League of United
L?tin American Citizens, recalled the story of a 7-year-old
Guatemalan girl who recently died of dehydration on U.S.
soil while in custody.
"All I see in my head is a little girl like me who was trying
to have an opportunity at the better life beside her dad,"
she said. "I don't know the circumstances, but I know they
must be grave to bring a child on a 1 ,500-mile journey on
foot. I traveled that path with my dad [from Guatemala] .
"I was that little girl, and by the grace of God we made it
to she land of opportunity. Not the land of handouts and
freebies. The land of opportunity.
"I would tell my students at Calhoun [Middle School], my
first year teaching: Don't call me lucky. I have worked
hard. My dad has worked hard and opportunities opened
and because I worked, I was able to walk through the
door."
Carrillo added that Texans have to be aware of the threats
of in-state tuition being removed, of their citizenship
rights being stripped because of where their parents were
born, of bilingual education being threatened at the state
level "and being negated the opportunity to being
eOl icated in a bilingual, bicultural and bilateral manner."
Carrillo is a graduate of Texas Woman's University_ and
received her master's from the University of North Texas
in 2013. She has been in education for 15 years, worked in
higher education for eight and now is back teaching at the
elementary level. She serves as the bilingual specialty for
Alexander Elementary School and works as a consultant
for a youth engagement company as a speaker and
facilitator.
"�ve have come a long way, but because we have so much
more to go, today, I ask you to courageously join our
membership and be part of an organization that seeks to
build bridges, not walls," she said.
She was installed a president of LULAC Chapter 4366,
Saturday night at the annual LULAC holiday party.
The annual event was hosted at the Sidewalk Cafe.
Ciaudio Sandoval, the first Latina councilwoman for the
city of Cockrell Hill, officiated at the installation.
Alfredo Sanchez was installed as vice president, while
Prudence Sanchez is the new secretary and Anita
Strickland is the new treasurer. Frank Perez was installed
as parliamentarian and Chris Ice as scholarship chairman.
The Denton County chapter was formed in 1981 . It has
produced many leaders in the Denton community. Roland
Vela and Rudy Moreno both served on the Denton City
Council, while Rudy Rodriguez was the first Latino on the
Denton School Board and an elementary school was
named for Popo Gonzalez.
Rodolfo Rodriguez
Lilyan Prado (lilyan.prado@gmail.com)
alfpru@yahoo.com; pmsanchezlaw@gmail.com; Anita Martinez-Strickland (akms44
@hotmail.com); chihuahua6467@yahoo.com
Subject: For your consideration in prep for our Jan 12 meet
LULAC Prez Lilyan and Executive Board
FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION -
After we decide on bylaws, consider at our Jan 12 meeting selecting suggested priority items from this list of possible
LULAC activities for 2019:
1.) Building membership— I will have some ideas for the group to consider as we work together on this
priority.
2.) Empowering our Denton Hispanic Community
a.) Running candidates for service in the Denton ISD Board of Trustees, City Council....
b.) Work with Denton VOTE group in voter registration and Get out the Vote campaigns. We"II have a
representative from this group in our monthly meetings.
Sponsoring political forums
�.� Lobby the Denton County Commissioners Court to help us in organizing a year—round/permanent Denton
County Hispanic Cultural Museum; also, we need help from the Commissioner's Court in researching the origins for late
1800's and early 1900's Mexican immigrants buried in the Cooper's Creek Cemetery. What caused the migration of this
group to migrate to Denton mainly from San Luis, Potosi, Mexico? Any decedents of this group living in Denton. We
need help from UNT and/or TWU historians with learning more about this very early community of immigrants to
Denton.
e.) According to reports from the City, the "Roland Vela West Soccer Complex" is expected to be completed in
2019. The complex will include 4 soccer fields, concession stands, pavilions, playground. We need to be well
represented in the dedication ceremony since LULAC advocated actively for the naming of this complex in honor of
Roland.
f.) Continue to build on the successful scholarship fund-raising drives and sponsorship of the annual Scholarship
Award Celebration
g.) Strengthen the visibility and leadership involvement of LULAC in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month
cerebration.
h.) As an organization, we need to continue supporting our large immigrant community, including refugee families
and children. We need to have a representative from the Muzquiz group in every one of our monthly meetings.
i.) Also, great idea we are involving Paul Juarez from the First Refugee group in our Council. By building these type
coalitions we strengthen our ability to advocate more effectively for our community.
3.) Establish the Monthly Meeting Site. If we decide to continue meeting at the Senior Citizens Center,
the City is requiring we complete a form officially requesting the Center as monthly site for our meetings. I suggest we
-ite Ms. Megan Thomas, the Senior Center director to our first meeting if we decide to continue meeting at the Senior
.ter. I will ask Megan to send Lilyan the official request form. If Council members want a different site for our
meetings we need to decide where???
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4.) Support for our Growing Population of Hispanic Seniors
a.) The Senior Citizens Center needs to create Culturally Relevant Activities for the large population of Hispanic
hors. We need to discuss how the Senior Center can reach out to our Hispanic Seniors with planned activities that fit
—ore directly the Hispanic/Mexican American language and cultural experience.
b.) This will require we ask the city for help with funds that support activities customized to the health, social,
cultural needs of our Hispanic elderly folk, including our senior military vets.
OTHER CRITICAL ITEMS WE SHOULD CONSIDERP?
Thanks, friends- Rudy
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Rudy Rodriguez
Iilyan.prado@gmaiI.com
__oject: For your consideration as LULAC prez
Lilyan, I will try to make LULAC and PUENTE meetings scheduled for Oct and Nov as schedule permits. But, I do plan to
be out of town much of latter Oct and through Nov 10 for the TABE conference,visit with my Virginia family and 55`h
wedding anniversary getaway.
In meantime, I've put together some notes to enlighten Puente friends and our own LULAC group of the prior Hispanic
advocacy record of the Denton LULAC. I am also offering some suggestions for consideration by the two advocacy
groups.
Those of us in bilingual education and members of the Bilingual Education Association of the Metroplex and the Texas
Association for Bilingual Ed , including our LULAC Federal, State and local groups are advocating actively to protect our
DACA students and immigrant families. LULAC National is also advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform bill
that includes a citizenship path for DACAs and their families.
People in education are well aware, as well, that our teaching profession would take a major hit if the 2,000 DACAs
teaching in Texas and 20,000 DACA teachers in U.S. schools were forced to leave their jobs. We are equally concerned
about the impact this would have on their lives and families, if DACAs were released from their jobs.
Other points as Puente and our own LULAC Council continues to advocate for our immigrant/Hispanic community.
1.) Texas has joined with other states to repeal DACA. No thanks to the Attorney General who pushed for this
collaboration. I believe the DACA case has gone through the federal court appeals process and may be on the
docket for review by the U.S. Supreme Court when it meets again in 2020.
2.) The Denton ISD, as a state agency, is at the mercy of the state government and cannot help us in immigration -
related issues since these fall within the purview of the federal government. If, however, the school district
policies or actions do not protect our immigrant kids against bullying or harassment from other students or
teachers these are areas that clearly are a point of concern and should be addressed by local community groups.
3.) The Denton ISD is not a perfect district. But I can say having been involved with the local schools since 1975 the
worse times are behind us. Working with LULAC in the 70s and 80s, we fought for bilingual ed and fair
treatment of Hispanic children.The superintendent and the Denton community at the time did not care about
bilingual ed, much less about our Hispanic kids. The schools and the community were more focused on dealing
with issues of desegregation affecting Black and White students.
4.) It was not until the late 1980s and early 1990s with the election of liberal-minded (or less conservative) Board
members (e.g., Dr. Gerald Ponder, Mr. Mike Gregory, Dorothy Adkins...)who were, by the way, actively
supported by LULAC, that we were able to get rid of the old school/conservative superintendent and replaced
by a series of superintendents that did not last due to lack of fit with the district needs and demands. It was not
until we got Dr. Braswell and later Dr. Wilson that the politics of the district supporting Hispanics and other
children began to change.
5.) LULAC members, Rick Salazar, Rudy Moreno, Dorothy Martinez, Popo Gonzalez... and I worked with these two
superintendents at separate times as advocates for improved programs for our Hispanic students and hiring of
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Hispanic teachers and administrators; also, naming of schools for Hispanics. I continued the advocacy work
during my six years of Board tenure.
6.) While we are still not there yet as a district, the Board members we have today and current members of the
central administration and teachers are genuinely interested in making sure our children have a good education,
unlike the racist bunch (including old - school principals) we had to deal with in earlier times. For Frank Davila,
who worked actively as advocate for change, he was blacklisted for several years by the school administration
till pressure from LULAC led to his hiring as the first Denton ISD director for bilingual education. Sadly, my own
children and children of other Denton Hispanics were targets of racism and bigotry in earlier times.
7.) The LULAC group successfully pressured the Denton administration to hire Adela Nunez as the district's first
Hispanic principal. She was principal at Rivera Elementary School. Hiring of other Hispanic principals and one
Assistant Superintendent soon followed
8.) Still, we need to work a bit more to diversify the workforce and, yes, we need lots of help with our struggling
learners. That requires, first of all, lots of serious and focused discussion among the school educators working
together within the district and with other teachers and school leaders with successful programs outside the
district.
9.) 1 should mention our LULAC group also advocated actively during the 1990's for Texas Governor appointments
of Hispanics to serve in the TWU and UNT Board of Regents.
10.)Given the growing racism and bigotry in the country today, including the strong anti-immigrant sentiment we
should all be most concerned about the prospect that Denton city and county law enforcement agencies may be
pressured by the federal government to enforce the harsh deportation practices of ICE. That explains why many
of our immigrant community members, including the children are fearful they may be next in line to be
deported. This is something we need to monitor closely, or better, let's be more proactive and schedule
meetings to discuss the issue with law enforcement officials.
11.) 1 know the group shares the concern that as we move closer to the 2020 elections there is the strong prospect
of increased racism and harassment of Latino, Muslim and other groups,just as there was harassment of our
immigrant students in schools in the Pilot Point, Aubrey schools and Denton High School soon after the
November 2016 presidential election. These cases were handled immediately by the superintendents of those
school districts. At Denton Hi School, Mr. Dan Ford, Denton HS principal, also moved quickly to stop harassment
of Hispanic students at DHS.
12.) Final note, consider running LULAC/Puente members for positions in the Denton School Board, as well as the
Denton City Council. FYI: The group may be aware the term of office of the Denton mayor is expiring this year.
I know of only one person wanting to replace Mayor Chris Watts, Mr.G. Hudspeth from District 1. We should
also have three school board positions opening up for community citizens wanting to file for these DISD Board
slots.
13.)Also consider we have 10 Propositions we will be voting on Nov. 5, 2019. For information about each of the
Propositions and what each means for Denton, see the Sept 24 Denton Record—Chronicle, p. 4A, OR contact the
Denton County Elections Administrations Office.
14.)Absolute FINAL, FINAL, let's all help the Denton VOTE group in registering eligible voters and later encouraging
increased participation in the elections, particularly among traditional non-participants, e.g., college students,
teachers, ethnic minority groups. We must do all we can to change the divisive and very hostile politics of the
country.
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Rudy Rodriguez
Iilyan.prado@gmaiI.com
Lilyan, I will try to make LULAC and PUENTE meetings scheduled for Oct and Nov as schedule permits. But, I do plan to
be out of town much of latter Oct and through Nov 10 for the TABE conference,visit with my Virginia family and 55th
wedding anniversary getaway.
In meantime, I've put together some notes together to enlighten Puente friends and our own LULAC group of the prior
Hispanic advocacy record of the Denton LULAC. I am also offering some suggestions for consideration by the two
groups.
Those of us in bilingual education and members of the Bilingual Education Association of the Metroplex and the Texas
Association for Bilingual Ed , including our LULAC Federal, State and local groups are advocating actively to protect our
DACA students and immigrant families. LULAC National is also advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform bill
that includes a citizenship path for DACAs and their families.
People in education are well aware, as well, that our teaching profession would take a major hit if the 2,000 DACAs
teaching in Texas and 20,000 DACA teachers in U.S. schools were forced to leave their jobs. We are equally concerned
about the impact this would have on the lives and families of DACAs if they released from their jobs.
Other points as Puente and our own LULAC Council continues to advocate for our immigrant/Hispanic community.
1.) Texas has joined with other states to repeal DACA. No thanks to the Attorney General who pushed for this
collaboration. I believe the DACA case has gone through the federal court appeals court and may be on the
docket for review by the U.S. Supreme Court when it meets again in 2020.
2.) The Denton ISD, as a state agency is at the mercy of the state government and cannot help us in immigration -
related issues since these fall within the purview of the federal government. If, however, the school district
policies or actions do not protect our immigrant kids against bullying or harassment from othe students or
teachers those are areas that clearly are a point of concern and should be addressed by local community groups.
3.) The Denton ISD is not a perfect district. But I can say having been involved with the local schools since 1975 the
worse times are behind us. Working with LULAC in the 70s and 80s, we fought for bilingual ed and fair
treatment of Hispanic children. The superintendent and the Denton community at the time did not care about
bilingual ed, much less about our Hispanic kids. The schools and the community were more focused on dealing
with issues of desegregation affecting Black and White students.
4.) It was not until the late 1980s and early 1990s with the election of liberal-minded (or less conservative) Board
members who were, by the way, actively supported by LULAC, that we were able to get rid of the old
school/conservative superintendent and replaced by a series of superintendents that did not last due to lack of
fit with the district needs and demands. It was not until we got Dr. Braswell and later Dr. Wilson that the politics
of the district supporting Hispanics and other children began to change.
5.) LULAC members, Rick Salazar, Rudy Moreno, Popo Gonzalez... and I worked with these two superintendents at
separate times as advocates for improved programs for our Hispanic students and hiring of Hispanic teachers
and administrators and naming of schools for Hispanics. I continued the advocacy work during my six years of
Board tenure.
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6.) While we are still not there yet as a district, the Board members we have today and current members of the
central administration and teachers are genuinely interested in making sure our children have a good education,
unlike the racist bunch (including old - school principals) we had to deal with in earlier times. For Frank Davila,
who worked actively as advocate for change, he was blacklisted for several years till pressure from LULAC led to
his hiring as the first Denton ISD director for bilingual education. I should also note that my own children were
targets of racism and bigotry.
7.) The LULAC group successfully pressured the Denton administration to hire Adela Nunez as the district's first
Hispanic principal. She was principal at Rivera Elementary School. Hiring of other Hispanic principals and one
Assistant Superintendent soon followed
8.) Still, we need to work a bit more to diversify the workforce and, yes, we need lots of help with our struggling
learners and their families. That requires, first of all, lots of serious and focused discussion among the school
educators working together within the district and with other teachers and school leaders with successful
programs outside the district.
9.) 1 should mention our LULAC group also advocated actively for the Texas Governor appointments of Hispanics to
serve in the TWU and LINT Board of Regents.
10.)Given the growing racism and bigotry in the country today, including the strong anti-immigrant sentiment we
should all be most concerned, at this time, about the prospect that Denton city and county law enforcement
agencies may be pressured by the federal government to enforce the harsh deportation practices of ICE. That
explains why many of our immigrant community members, including the children are fearful they may be next in
line to be deported. This is something we need to monitor closely or better, let's be more proactive and
schedule meetings to discuss the issue with law enforcement officials.
11.) 1 know the group shares the concern that as we move closer to the 2020 elections there is the strong prospect
of increased racism and harassment of Latino, Muslim and other groups,just as there was harassment of our
immigrant students in schools in the Pilot Point Aubrey schools and Denton High School soon after the
November 2016 presidential election. These cases were handled immediately by the superintendents of those
school districts. At Denton Hi School, Mr. Dan Ford, Denton HS principal, also moved quickly to stop harassment
of Hispanic students at DHS.
12.) Final note, consider running LULAC/Puente members for positions in the Denton School Board, as well as the
Denton City Council and mayor position. The group may be aware the term of office of the Denton mayor is
expiring this year. I know of only one person wanting to replace Mayor Chris Watts, Mr.G. Hudspeth from
District 1. We should also have three school board positions that are opening for community citizens wanting to
file for these DISD Board slots.
13.)Also consider we have 10 Propositions we will be voting on Nov. 5, 2019. For information about each of the
Propositions and what each means for Denton, see the Sept 24 Denton Record—Chronicle, p. 4A, OR contact the
Denton County Elections Administrations Office.
14.)Absolute FINAL, FINAL, let's all help the Denton VOTE group in registering eligible voters and later encouraging
increased participation in the elections, particularly among traditional non-participants, e.g., college students,
teachers, ethnic minority groups. We must do all we can to change the very divisive hostile politics of the
country.
4/10/22, 12:33 PM IDEAS FOR TODAY's Banquet Planning
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eject: IDEAS FOR TODAY's Banquet Planning
Date: Sun, Apr 10, 2022 11:03 am
Thanks to Lilyan for securing the use of the South Denton Library Conference Room, 3228 Teasley Ln., ph: 940
349 8752.
These are a few suggested items for us to think about as we consider our initial start-up discussion for the
meeting.
How about:
1.) Capitalizing on the Banquet opportunity as a way to enhance the Council's public image as a valuable service
organization to'support Denton's Hispanic families and young people.
2.) Focusing on the 2022 Denton LULAC Scholars and expressing thanks to their families.
3.) Expressing appreciation to the donors. This year we were able to generate the largest grand total of financial
gifts in the history of the organization. Our success did not just happen. This was the result of a well-thought-out
plan and generous donors.
4.) Expressing appreciation to our partners, especially the Denton ISD, NCTC-Corinth campus, UNT and TWU.
5.) Maximizing the opportunity presented to us by using this community event as the first step leading to the full
scale 2023 fundraising campaign drive.
6.1 Promoting new member recruitment.
. Creating a fun environment.
Hope these items will help us in planning for a productive meeting focused on framing an elaborate plan for a first
-class Banquet.
Please share any other ideas that can help us later today in establishing the Banquet agenda, the execution plan
and a script with a clearly articulated minute-by-minute program structure to be used by the Banquet Moderators.
Thanks LULAC Leaders for sharing part of your valuable weekend time for Council business.
Rudy
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Lilyan Prado Carrillo
A former president of the Denton Council 4366 of the League of Latin-American Citizens (LULAC)
has been named 2021 Woman of the Year for LULAC District III and will compete for the national
title in Austin on Aug. 19-21.
Lilyan Prado Carrillo was nominated based on her outstanding service as the local council's
president for 2018-21. Testimonial letters from her fellow board members supported her
nomination.
Carrillo is a bilingual-Spanish as a Second Language specialist at Alexander Elementary School in
"`enton. She has a master's degree in public administration.
Her selection was announced April 23 in Dallas.
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"During her administration as LULAC president, despite the restrictive conditions imposed by
COVID and her own personal battle with cancer, our president remained undaunted in her
commitment and never wavered from her LULAC obligations and service to the general Denton
ommunity," said Rudy Rodriguez, LULAC board member.
Earlier, Carrillo went to the border to personally observe the problems of migrants seeking
admission to the United States.
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Im: Rudy Rodriguez <rrodriguez1445@verizon.net>
:nt: Thursday, April 4, 2019 10:22 AM
To: 'Lilyan Prado'
Subject: Notes in prep for Chief Dixon
Prez Prado-Carrillo,
RE: INFORMATION IN PREP FOR 4 pm MEETING WITH CHIEF DIXON:
FYI: Few considerations, RE: LULAC past experiences/initiatives involving the Denton Police. Alfredo and other LULAC
members may want to add.
1.) Most recently, Alfredo and Willie Hudspeth teamed with Denton past police chief Howell in sponsoring the
Denton High youth program. Tim Sanchez was the inside DHS teacher that worked with Alfredo and Willie in
planning for the meetings.
2.) Not sure how long ago (more than 20 yrs ago), LULAC expressed concern to the City and Police Dept. about need
for support to assist Hispanic families and specifically need for Hispanic representative among the MLK
staff. LULAC presented to the Cit (can't remember) a desired job description of the "Hispanic liaison"
position. With help from Rosemary &John Cabrales, who was the Denton police, Richard Godoy was
hired. Richard is now fully integrated with the police dept and now serves as social worker providing counsel
and comfort to families experiencing grieve due to death or other hardships. FYI: He represented Denton in
9/11 helping NY victims and families associated with this tragedy.
3.) In April, 2017 or 2018?? LULAC provided leadership in collaboration with John Cabrales, former City Assistant
Manager at the time, in planning and conduct of a meeting with Denton Police Chief Howell and the Sheriff
RE: Hispanic concerns about government pressures to assist ICE in identifying and deporting "illegals".
Both the Chief Howell and the Sheriff made it clear their personnel were not trained to do the work of ICE. They
assured the people meeting in the Denton City Hall, there would be no "race profiling", etc. There were other
LULAC friends in the meeting. I believe Alfredo, Dorothy and Anita, attended.
4.) An important outcome of that meeting, was the follow up at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of area
immigrants fearing deportation. Planners for this meeting included LULAC members, OTIS, Aida Urquidez, Mari
Nunez James, Dolores ???. Lupe Gonzalez assisted in securing the large community room at [CC. The place was
packed to listen to legal advice from immigrant lawyer from Dallas,Jaime Barron. We also had a representative
from the police dept.
I believe, Lilyan, we are due to another meeting with area concerned immigrants and church pastors...We need to assure
our immigrant community this city is not giving in to threats against so-called sanctuary cities nor there will no race
profiling in our city....By the way,Trump's threats to punish "sanctuary cities" have been declared by the courts to be
"unconstitutional" (we may need to do a further check on this one to be sure).
Chief Dixon comes to us from Austin. Austin which is very liberal in its city politics has not given in to the Trump
``_,eats. The Chief can tell you more.
You may want to check with Alfredo for more.
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Lilyan Prado Carrillo
On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 9:59 PM Lilyan Prado <lilvan.prado@gmail.com>wrote:
'ear Denton Leaders!
My name is Lilyan Prado Carrillo and my family and I have lived here in Denton for about 35 years. I know
most of you, and those who I have not had the opportunity to meet, I look forward to meeting.
Currently, I serve as the President of LULAC in Denton, and one of my goals is to provide an opportunity for
us to all meet each other, help each other, and support each other. It is for this reason that I would like to see a
sort of alliance formed amongst our organizations.
Please consider sending a representative to the following meeting to discuss the formation of such an alliance
and what benefits or obsacles we might face in doing so. We are so blessed to have so many Latino based
organization here but often times, we don't know what each of us are doing and it's hard to support and get the
word out to our circle of influence.
I believe we all have much to gain from having open communication, and the Latino community we strive to
serve equally will gain, if we can all learn what our missions are, how we can supplement each other,help each
other and by doing so, serving our Latino community to our full potential.
Anyone can attend the meeting, but if someone is speaking on behalf of an organization,please send me the
name and the role of that person attending. Also, if you are able, please send me your mission or vison
statement so that I can add to a presentation for when we all introduce ourselves and our orgs. If you want to
bring paper, you are more than welcome too.
. urrently, I have identified the following people and organizations. If you know of others, please forward my
email and have them reach out to me. If I have the wrong contact person, please email me and let me know.
LULAC- Denton Lilyan Prado Carrillo
Mean Green LULAC-Rudy Vela
HWNT- Dulce Sanchez Petry
Cosecha- Dr. Mariela Nunez Janes
Proyecto 10- Aida Urquidez
Latinos at the Square-Juan Pagoada Reyes
Latino Democrats-Alfredo Sanchez
Denton Residents Against SB4-
I'm really excited about this! I want this to be a transparent process and for it to evolve into something we can
all be proud of. Feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, suggestions, comments. If it's a question for me,
please reply only to me. Otherwise, feel free to address the group. If you would like to be removed, please let
me know and I will do so.
Muchas gracias amigos y amigas!
Hasta pronto y Adelante!
Lilyan
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By Karina Ramirez / Staff writer
Members of the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens
presented its new board members Friday to city officials and invited
community guests.
A crowd of 55 celebrated the group's success in the past year, which include
providing scholarships to 15 local high school students and gathering
support to help name the new Popo and Lupe Gonzales School for Young
Children.
"We did a lot of fundraising. We raised nearly LULAC MEETING
$130,000 with our partnership with UNT,
TWU and NCTC," said Kevin McGinnis, • When: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18
outgoing president of the Denton chapter.
• Where: El Chaparral
"I love seeing those kids walk up there and Grille, 324 E McKinney St.,
receive those awards," McGinnis said. "I love Denton
the response of their families as the result of
seeing their kids rise up and receiving such an • Details: For more
honor." information, visit
www.dentoniulac.com .
Members also served as volunteers for a
McMath Middle School summer program that helps provide 14-year-old
males with effective leadership skills.
"We are trying to help them realize they have a commitment to the
community around them, that they need to be a part of that, which is what I
have been learning from LULAC," McGinnis said, adding that before
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working for the city of Denton, he was a police officer who worked with at-
risk kids.
Rudy Rodriguez, a Denton school board member, shared a bit of chapter
history.
"The first chapter meeting was held in 1981 and it took place at the old
Ramada Inn offI-35," he said.
For years, Rodriguez said, the focus of LULAC had been the scholarship
awards, which have helped as many as 500 students continue their
education.
"Some of the kids have now come back and have become a part of our
organization," he said.
Denton Mayor Mark Burroughs extended his support to the chapter and
thanked the members for being the "engine of ideas ... being behind the
scenes working, listening and thinking."
City council member Charlye Heggins reminded the guests that since the
beginning, there had been a strong partnership between LULAC and the
local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People.
Catherine Bell, president of the Denton County NAACP, said that the
partnership began in 1985.
The new board members were sworn in by Hector Flores, former national
LULAC president and present district director for the Dallas-Fort Worth
area.
Flores welcomed the new officers and took a moment to speak on the
growth of the Texas Latino population.
Flores said Latinos need more education so they can compete nationally and
internationally as well as provide more political representation.
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"They did not cross the Rio Bravo or the Rio Grande," Flores said. "Most of
them are being born here," he added, referring to children who need access
to quality education.
"That means we have to educate these children, again, so we can compete
economically," he said.
The Denton chapter's incoming president is Adriana Hinojosa, who at age
29 likely could be the youngest chapter president. Hinojosa is a personal
service representative with DATCU Credit Union, a single mother to a 9-
year-old boy and a Texas Woman's University student working on her
undergraduate degree in business marketing.
Hinojosa congratulated the previous board members on their efforts and said
she wants to continue the good work LULAC had done in the past.
"I want to remind and cultivate our Latino students that through hardships
and disadvantages, there is hope," she later said, adding that she hopes she
gets better at public speaking.
"I hear I will get better," she said.
She said her goals for the chapter are to get more scholarship funds and help
other students get to higher institutions of learning.
Using herself as an example, Hinojosa said, "I want to be able to teach my
kid that so he can see that he can make it, too."
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LULAC Council 4366
Meeting Minutes
Saturday, September 22, 2012
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Present: Roberto R. Calder6n, G. Roland Vela, Anita Martinez-Strickland,
Rudy Rodriguez, Frank R. Perez, B. Daniel Hinojosa, Isabella Pina-
Hinojosa, Yolanda Vela, Dorothy Martinez, and Lilyan Prado-Carrillo.
Our meeting began promptly at 9:30 a.m. at the Denton Senior Center complete with the
pledge of allegiance.
Read and approved previous meeting minutes. Dr. Perez moved they be accepted and the
motion was seconded by Dr. Rodriquez. The motion passed with all in favor.
Daniel Hinojosa presented his treasurer's report. It was discussed with changes made to
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approved at last nonth's meeting but hot` noted in the treasurer's 'report. Dorothy
Martinez moved that we approve the treasurer's report with the indicated changes and
this was seconded by Dr. Perez. The motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Vela and his daughter Yolanda Vela were in attendance and reported that they had
taken a tour of the soccer/rugby proposed athletic complex recently. The contracts are to
be given to the Denton City Council for acceptance. Yolanda Vela will let us know when
we can attend the meeting where these will be approved. Discussion was had regarding
the concession stands with a possible sculpture by a known Denton sculptor Paula
Collins. Since Paula's work is done with bricks it was discussed whether we could sell
bricks with the name of the donor listed on each brick to help off-set the cost of the
sculpture. Paula was commissioned to do the soccer field complex sculpture for the
Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. English and Spanish signs would be a good addition to
have as well at the would-be G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex.
Dr. Hinojosa discussed the LULAC Scholarship Banquet scheduled for TWU on
Saturday, April 6, 2013. Dorothy Martinez brought up a discussion between John
Cabrales and the City of Denton having a citywide soccer tournament with the proceeds
going toward our LULAC scholarships. This endeavor would enable us to handle the
tournament without having to pay for the costly liability insurance, as the City of Denton
would cover that issue for us.
Rodolfo Rodriguez
m: true@swbell.net
.,ant: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 9:36 AM
To: true@swbell.net
Subject: Thank you Tim Sanchez
As the incoming 2016 President, I would like to take a moment to extend a giant thank you to Tim
Sanchez for his year of service as 2015 Denton L.U.L.A.C. #4366 President. I look forward in working
with Tim and a committee working towards compiling and organizing a District III Council of Year
nomination recognizing the Council's outstanding work. I look forward to continuing to build upon
these efforts with our L.U.L.A.C. "brothers and sisters".
It is my heartfelt hope and desire that along with our entire membership, together we can
strive towards achieving the L.U.L.A.C. goals for 2016 of building leadership among our youth,
advocacy for Latino families and children who have no voice and need our support, historical and
community recognition, and most importantly, our continuous commitment towards
the L.U.L.A.C. Scholarship Annual Fund. A special thank you to Anita and the scholarship committee
for the past efforts in leading the fundraising, the collection and review of scholarship applications;
and collaboration with the council in planning the scholarship award banquet for the students and
their families. This is a special source of pride for our organization and Denton County as well. We all
k forward to an equally successful fund - raising campaign and overall outstanding year of service
to our community.
Thank you again Tim and all L.U.L.A.C. leadership team members! Let's all dive in together again to
help make Latino hopes and dreams for 2016 come true!
Warm Regards,
Sylvia Guzman
Incoming 2016 LULAC President
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Rodolfo Rodriguez ZaO
Hector Flores
mac: Sylvia Guzman-Acuff (2016president@dentonlulac.com)
Subject: RE: Lawsuit against TEA for failure to provide adequate ESL Services in Seconday
Schools of Texas
Hector, as your requested, see below.
Denton LULAC significant Initiatives over the years to support the Denton ISD ELL/Latino
students:
1.) In 1970s, local Mexican Americans who later organized as LULAC lobbied the Denton ISD School Board to offer
bilingual/ESL services to ELLS.
2.) Once the DISD decided to implement the program, LULAC supported Frank Davila to lead in the
administration of the program.
3.) In early 1990s, LULAC mobilized to name a school in honor of Dr.Tomas Rivera . The school was projected to
have a large ELL enrollment.
4.) Following the naming of the school for Dr. Rivera, LULAC led in successful efforts leading to the employment
of the first Mexican American principal,Adela Nunez,for the Rivera school.
5.) The advocacy for the hiring of Mexican American principals continued thru the 1990s to the present,
especially for assignments in schools with ELs. WE now can count on several principals&asst principals in
Denton ISD schools with bilingual/ESL programs (including the new Braswell High School).
6.) A second school was named to honor a local husband and wife with long-time service to the city and schools,
Popo and Lupe Gonzalez School for Young Children. The school serves primarily 3 and 4 year old ELLS.
7.) Denton LULAC also led in sponsoring the first Cinco de Mayo in Denton; also,the first Hispanic Heritage
Month celebration. Both involved bilingual ed teachers and elementary and secondary EL children in
activities to honor the kids' (and parents')cultural heritage.
8.) LULAC collaborated with Denton Schools in forming the first Mariachi Estudiantil in our region.
9.) In 2012, one of the teachers, Mr Chris Ice, invited LULAC to join with him in planning a soccer program for
secondary disadvantaged "at risk" EL Latino& Latina secondary students. The program is called Proyecto
GOAL. The program has succeeded in promoting retention and increasing graduation rates among the
students. This Denton-GOAL collaborative program has been very successful in exciting the parents as well
and encouraging their involvement in the schools.
10.)Physics teacher and LULAC member,Tim Sanchez, organized a Denton High School "kids first program"with
the help of the Denton Police Dept to help the high school students, mainly ELs, understand the work of the
police dept and support their service to the community. This is part of an effort to improve Police-Community
relation efforts following the Ferguson, Missouri, Black community-Police conflict two years ago.
The LULAC president is receiving a copy of this email.
Rudy
From: Hector Flores [mailto:hflores@lulac.org]
-nt: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3:05 PM
Rene Martinez; Beatrice alba martinez; Diana Flores; Christopher Enriquez; Maria Romero; Frances Rizo
c,c: Celina Moreno; Rudy; Israel Rivera; Ellie Mendoza; Cristina Garcia
Subject: Lawsuit against TEA for failure to provide adequate ESL Services in Seconday Schools of Texas
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Dear North Texas LULAC Leaders,
You will recall that LULAC is plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging that TEA is not providing adequate services for
L in the public schools at the secondary level.
We need information on the type of programs, activities that address the issues of ELL students that LULAC
has been involved in.
I know that programs like the Parent Academy, Llaves del Exito, Pique (now Pase)and Step up to Success
where we in North Texas have played a critical role that focuses on Dreamers, ELL students, Parents, etc.\
I know that our invovvment in the Rising Star Scholarship Program to provide financial help to
this population groups has been essential and beneficial.
LNESC's involvement& work in the field has greatly helped ELL students prepare for college and work.
Please make every effort to jot a note of your involvement in educational actitivies helping and resolving ESL
educational issues in North Texas.
Please send a note/documentation/agendas to Celina Morento @ MALDEF at the top of this email or contact
her @ 617-388-3551.
Your help with this matter is very important. This is an urgent plea for your help!
Sincerely,
..cctor M. Flores
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Brett Davis, center right, CEO of National Indoor RV Centers of Dallas, hands Denton County Precinct 1 Constable
Johnny Hammons a $250 check that will go toward buying food for Denton families in need. They are joined by Eddie
Braley, right. and Lillian Adams. president-elect of the Denton chapter of League of United Latin American Citizens on
day in Lewisville.
by Dalton LaFerney
For the Denton Record-Chronicle
Published 16 December 2016 11 06 PM
LEWISVILLE—A donation from the National Indoor RV Centers of Dallas will help the Denton chapter of the League of United
Latin American Citizens and other groups purchase food for Denton families in need.
Leaders of the National Indoor RV Centers of Dallas, located in Lewisville, presented a $250 check Friday to Lillian Adams,
president-elect of the Denton chapter of LULAC, and Denton County Precinct 1 Constable Johnny Hammons.
The Denton Ladies of Liberty also donated $100 to LULAC in a separate offer.
Adams said that with the money, LULAC members will buy turkeys, sides and drinks to bring the total families served to 108.
LULAC members had gathered 65 turkeys with side items.
"Some of our employees are from Denton, so it seemed like a good thing to do for families there," said Eddie Braley.. general
manager of National Indoor RV Centers of Dallas.
Hammons and his deputies have worked with LULAC to feed families Denton ISD employees deemed needy.
Adams, who will serve as president of Denton LULAC in 2017, said her organization first aimed for five turkeys but raised
enough money to surpass that goal
y goal this year is to get people to start doing things jointly as a community," she said. "We need to come together so we can
do more things for the community "
New Denton LULAC President Paves the Way for Improvements in the
Fundraising Program
Newly installed Denton LULAC President,Anita Martinez-Strickland, has set as one of her priority
goals implementing a better and more efficient fundraising strategy. LULAC relies on financial
contributions from individual donors and Denton business groups.These funds provide exclusive
support for the Council's scholarship program. According to Martinez—Strickland,this initiative "has
been at the heart of the LULAC mission since the local Council was founded in August 1981. The
awards offer vital financial assistance for Denton ISD college-bound high school graduates."
Martinez-Strickland and the Council felt an urgency to improve the fundraising program this year
because of the growth in the number of Hispanic students eligible for scholarships from the four
comprehensive Denton ISD high schools.The new and upgraded LULAC fundraising approach is
further influenced by the increasing number of charitable/non-profit community groups using well-
executed strategies to attract financial giving.
Coordinating the 2022 process of fundraising is Dr. Rudy Rodriguez in collaboration with the Council
Treasurer, Lilyan Prado Carrillo;and, Chris Ice, Chair of the LULAC Scholarship Program.
Further support in the fundraising already underway is provided by experienced professional leaders
serving as volunteer members of the Denton LULAC Advisory Council for Fundraising Committee;
namely, Mr. David Moreno, retired management officer from the Chevron Corporation, Bellann
Hyten, Principal/Financial Advisor for Financial Advising and Investment Management and Ray de los
Santos, DFW Regional Director, LULAC National Scholarship Educational Center(LNESC).
The Washington-based LNESC supplements locally raised funds with contributions from major U.S.
corporations,such as ExxonMobil and the Ford Motor Company. These corporations are well-
positioned to recognize the impactful economic influence of a well-educated and culturally diverse
workforce.
Denton friends or businesses interested in donating to the 2022 Scholarship may do so by accessing
the LULAC website at the following link: www.DentonLULAC.org. Funds may also be electronically
transmitted via the QR scannable barcode link: http://sguare.fink/u8Uu2FQn),.
For more information on the LULAC fundraising program,contact LULAC Treasurer, Lilyan Prado
Carrillo(lilyan.pradoC)gmail.com).
A banquet to honor this year's LULAC DISD Scholars and their families is planned for late April 2022.
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L inton County LU LAC celebrates 40
years, looks to future
By Justin Grass Staff Writer jgrass@dentonrc.com
Dec 18, 2021
Denton County's local council of the League of United Latin American Citizens celebrated 40 years Friday.
Members say the Latino community has made strides since the chapter's beginnings in 1981 — but also that
there's much work still to be done.
LULAC began in Corpus Christi, in 1929. It credits itself as the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United
States, aimed at advancing the living situations and opportunity for Hispanic Americans. It wasn't until 1981 that
the organization came to Denton County, with local council 4366 stationed in Denton.
Denton's council celebrated 40 years Friday at Rudy's BBQ, in addition to naming officers for Denton, Ryan and
Guyer high schools. It also took contributions for its most visible program: its college scholarship awards, which
give out hundreds of thousands of dollars to seniors. Original member Isabella Pir)a-Hinojosa said that program
has been the focus since the beginning.
ration and scholarships have been the main focus of the Denton LULAC," Pina-Hinojosa said. "We have
continued to persevere and have members continue to join us, and there's been some of us here since the
beginning. It's still a group that is strong in its roots."
But education isn't the only contribution the group has made. LULAC participates in several events and works to
increase Latino representation in governmental bodies. In fact, current president Alfredo Sanchez said voting is at
the top of the list for next year.
"One of the biggest issues for us is the number of Latinos here in Texas, that we'd like to get them more involved in
voting," Sanchez said. "That's where our biggest impact is. Whether it's Democrat or Republican, getting them out
to vote and having their voice heard."
Sanchez said he thinks things are moving in the right direction for the Hispanic community, but that there's still a
lot that needs to be done. One of the challenges, he said, is the inherent diversity of the group.
"We [tend to] throw everybody into one big bowl, but there's a lot of our Hispanic community that's been here for a
long time, that go back to the 1700s or 1600s," Sanchez said. "We have to learn to differentiate between those that
have been citizens for decades and those that just arrived. ... We have to deal with new immigrants much different
than those who have been here for generations."
-hez said he wants more recognition for the community's accomplishments — and wants to get more young
people interested in making important decisions.
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"Trying to get more of our young people interested in politics and having them run for offices," Sanchez said. "They
are capable. ... They can be more involved in the community and be leaders in the community."
' Ttime member Pina-Hinojosa has similar hopes for the local LULAC council and the Latino community as a
vv„ole.
"What's in the future for Denton is what's in the future for LULAC," Pina-Hinojosa said. "We want to continue
growing. Hopefully the new generations will continue to step up for the league."
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DENTON LULAC Denton LULAC Council #4366
BIGGER, BETTER AND NEW
COUNCIL 4366 2022 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING Drive
Together We Can Keep Our
SC' -ship Fundraising Committee 2021-2022 Country Strong!
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Dr Rudy Rodriguez
Vice Chair for Advancement
LULAC 4366 Founding Member
Retired Professor.TM&LINT Education Dear
Chris Ice.M Ed It is hard to believe that the Denton LULAC Council has started
Scholarship Chair
Denton ISD-Community Liaison its 41 st year this month of serving our city and schools. The
Founder-GOAL Program Council has played and continues to play a critical role in
Anita Martinez-Strickland providing leadership that promotes and enriches the cultural
Vice President diversity of our community. The next 40 years the local LULAC
Health and Human Services Council along with more than 1000 U.S. LULAC affiliates will
Retired-Supervisor
have an even greater impact on the overall nation's prosperity
David Moreno as Hispanic population groups continue to grow in their number.
Consultant That is why it is so important for us as an enlightened and
Executive Management forward—lookingcommunity to SU
Retired-Chevron Corp. y support the Bigger, Better,
and New Denton LULAC Council 2022 Scholarship
L+lyan Prado Carrillo,MPA Fundraising Campaign.
Im Council Past President
20, .2 Council Treasurer
Educator/Youth Engagement A 40th Anniversary financial gift would help make our 41st year
Dr.Frank Perez even better. Please help us this year to meet our 2022 LULAC
Retired Professor Midlands Technical College.SC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $20,000.
LULAC 4366 Founding Member
Sandy Swan These are a few highlights why you should seriously consider
Communication Chair
giving this year.
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1.) THE NATIONAL LULAC SCHOLARSHIP SUPPLEMENT:
Ray de los Santos Thanks to the LULAC national office in Washington, DC, funds
Director
LULAC National Educational Service raised locally are supplemented from financial contributions by
Center.Inc. major U.S. corporations, such as Exxon and the Ford Motor
Company. These corporations recognize the significant impact
Questions about donations: of a well-educated and culturally diverse workforce in ensuring
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the nation's economic prosperity.
Questions about scholarship application:
Chris.lce3@gmail.com
2.) FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: In order for the Denton LULAC
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LULAC office we must complete our fundraising campaign by
Web.www DentonLULAC.org February 21 st, 2022. We encourage you to help us meet this
crucial deadline.
3.) GIFTING PROCESS: We have made it easier for you to donate. Details of the giving levels are outlined
on the enclosed donation gift form. Or, you can make your contribution online by scanning the QR code
below or visiting the website. Please note that for all online donations there is a 3.5% convenience fee.
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4.) LULAC SCHOLARS' TESTIMONIALS: These are testimonial statements by two of our outstanding DISD
high school students reflecting how the LULAC financial support is making a difference.
"Paying for school is a big challenge and stressor. We all want to be successful,
and you - LULAC Donors - are helping us find that success!"
Lizbeth Tabares, Texas A&M University, Biomedical Engineering Major, Denton HS
"Transitioning to college in this era of uncertainty brought on by the pandemic is
unlike anything 1 have ever experienced. LULAC,and its donors, have been there for
me and my family. ! will always be grateful for your support."
Mark Rodriguez, University of Texas at Austin, Engineering Major, Ryan HS
***Please visit our website for additional inspirational testimonials and videos of gratitude from past recipients.
Thank you, Denton friends, for your involvement in our LULAC Council's 2022 Scholarship Fundraising
Program. We will be inviting each donor this year to our awards' banquet planned for the spring to join in our
celebration of outstanding achievements of the 2022 Class of DISD LULAC Scholars. This will present an
opportunity for our community to meet individual recipients of this year's scholarships.
Best Wishes for a Happier and Healthier New Year",
Dr. Rudy Rodriguez
Scholarship Fundraising Committee Chair
LULAC Council#4366
2022 Scholarship Fundraising Campaign
2022 Executive Board
Alfredo Sanchez-President,Anita Martinez-Strickland-Vice President,Cynthia Hill-Secretary,Lilyan Prado Carrillo
Treasurer, Rita Bruton-Parliamentarian, Prudence Sanchez-Sergeant at Arms,Chris Ice-Vice Chair for Youth/Scholarship
Chair,Sandy Swan-Communication,Rudy Rodriguez-Fundraising Chair
LULAC Council 4366 is a 501(c)(4).Contributions to this organization are not deductible for federal income tax purposes as charitable contributions.