District 12 Director Marcelo Tafoya was invited to speak before the National Hispanic Institution Conference at Quail Creek Country Club in San Marcos, Texas on August 22, 2008. He talked about how LULAC was formed, how LULAC lasted so long and how it continues to perform.

Dr. Hector Gonzalez founder of la Raza Unida talked on how it was formed, why it was formed, and what caused its demise.

I do want to thank all who not only supported me but make this meeting such a success. It’s always nice to see all and to speak of work we are doing. I don’t belong to any committee only the Civil Rights one and also in the National Civil Rights Commission yet I’m going to be sending issues that may come up in the Texas Legislator.
For example today today was a hearing held by Senator Committee on Education regarding Study the effectiveness of public school programs serving special education students, including autistic students. I will be sending a web connection so you can see and hear what was said.
Others bills will be coming up and I will try to inform.
Thanks for your friendship.

The Chief of Police Mr. Acevedo, Ex-Mayor Gus Garcia, Dr. Sanchez of S.W.Key, Councilman Martinez, LULAC District 12, Director, Adriana Argaiz, Agregada de Asuntos Comunitarios de consulado General de Mexico en Austin, and others have gathered to form a committee to put together a huge Parade and Celebration of our people. They will be asking many Latino organizations to help name the event. Two of the names brought forward are Dia De La Raza, International community. The tentative date is set for Next Year Oct. 11, 2009. In the mean time we are going to do outreach to all who may want to be part of the event. If interested e-mail me  lulacdistrict12@hotmail.com Marcelo Tafoya

LULAC National President Rosa Rosales spoke before the State of Texas board of directors in Austin, Texas. Pictured with Rosa is the new State Director Joey Cardanas.

Photo by: District 12 Director Marcelo Tafoya