Gentle, Forceful Voice for Progress: Remembering Gus Garcia
***Press Release***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2018 | Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 |
Gentle, Forceful Voice for Progress: Remembering Gus Garcia
Austin, T.X. — Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the passing of his longtime friend, former Mayor Gus Garcia:
"For decades, Gus and Marina have been a great team for our community. Gus provided a gentle but forceful voice for public education, equal opportunity, the environment, and active participation by Hispanics in public decision-making and every aspect of our community. We have shared innumerable strategy sessions, press events, rallies, pachangas, and celebrations of progress, while always seeking to accomplish more. He has been my longtime friend, advisor, and, for many years, my personal accountant. We can best salute Gus's valued legacy by continuing to work for an inclusive, just community that lives up to his vision of what our city can be."
Congressman Doggett, former Mayor Gus Garcia, Ambassador Rosalba Ojeda, former Consul General of Mexico in Austin, and State Representatives Rodriquez and Naishtat at a 2013 celebration hosted by the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, which Gus founded.
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