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The League of United Latin American Citizens |
LULAC History
The League of
United Latin American Citizens( LULAC ) is the largest, oldest, and one
of the most influential organizations representing the Hispanic community.
LULAC was formed in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas when the Corpus Christi
chapter of the Order Sons of America, the Order Knights of America of San
Antonio, and the League of Latin American Citizens of South Texas merged.
Throughout the decades, LULAC has worked to advocate equal opportunity for
Hispanics in government, law, education, and business.
LULAC Mission
The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
Council 5009 Membership List
| Council 5009 Officers | Council 5009 Members |
| President: Ricardo M. Paz II | Josie Alvarez-Garcia |
| Vice President: Raymond Paz Sr. | Theresa Carrillo |
| Secretary: Open | Augustine Hernandez |
| Treasurer: Mary Ann Montemayor | Eve Hernandez |
| Parliamentarian: Ricardo Paz Sr. | Guadelupe Lopez |
| Chaplin: Louisa Martinez | Louisa Magallanez (State Treasurer) |
| Sargent at Arms: Henry Montemayor | Tom Magallanez (Deputy State Director) |
| Zoraida Medellin | |
| Joe Perez | |
| John Ramos | |
| Alicia Rios (Indiana State Director) | |
| Larry Suarez |
2002 Scholarship Information
2001 Scholarship Recipients
Council 5009 is proud to announce the recipients of a LULAC Council 5009 Scholarship. These 19 students have achieved a successful balance of academics, extra curricular activities, and community involvement. Congratulations to all!
| Jonathan A. Boggs | Madeline Madrigal |
| Melissa M. Castillo | Irene R. Menchaca |
| Katherine J. Castro | Enrique M. Montemayor III |
| Edith K. Gomez | Tracy Montemayor |
| Melissa Haro | Marisa N. Munoz |
| Jennifer Hernandez | Ruben Pedroza, Jr. |
| Michael A. Liess | Robert E. Perez |
| Jennifer M. Maya | Rebecca D. Ramirez |
| Jessica B. Maya * | Victor M. Sendejas ** |
| Zenaida Velez | |
| * Olivia Ponce Award | ** Daniel Valdez Award |
Council 5009 is the 2000 LULAC National Council of the Year
LULAC held its 71st Annual National Convention in Washington D.C. from
June 25 through July 1, 2000. Seven LULAC National awards were bestowed
to deserving LULAC members and councils across the United States and Puerto
Rico. These awards are of the highest honor and are awarded to individuals
and councils whose achievements and community service most exemplify the
ideals of the League. One of the awards presented was the National LULAC
Council of the Year. This year the award was presented to Merrillville
Council 5009. Council president Ricardo Paz Sr. accepted the plaque and was congratulated by LULAC National President, Rick Dovalina. Congratulations
to Merrillville Council 5009 for being the first National Council of the
Year for the new millennium!
If you would like to contact Merrillville Council 5009, please send an E-Mail to LULAC5009@yahoo.com, or write to the address at the top of this page. Thank you.
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