Congressman Doggett Recognizes Leadership of San Marcos American GI Forum Members, Visits with Hays County Leaders at State Convention

June 21, 2011

San Marcos, TX-- At the American GI Forum's State Convention Commanders' Banquet held in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1>San Marcos,U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett recognized the service and commitment of San Marcos Forum members and visited with Hays County Leaders like San Marcos Spirit Award winner, author, and community volunteer Ofelia Vasquez-Philo and San Marcos Mayor Daniel Guerrero. Rep. Doggett also paid tribute to the founder of the San Marcos GI Forum--the most decoratedHaysCounty veteran, Augustin Lucio. This year, San Marcos Forum members presented him with an award for his support of the mission of the GI Forum and service to the community. "Let others blindly say, ‘My country right or wrong.' The GI Forum has the courage to stand up and say, ‘My country: May I love it enough to right its wrongs.' For the dignity, equality, and opportunity that are the promise of America, forum members have always been on the front line, whether standing up for the promises of Social Security and Medicare or fighting cuts to education," said Rep. Doggett.