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Free Gratis Volume 10 Number 9 A Bi-Cultural Publication September, 2015 La Voz Amber Elenz, Gina Hinojosa, AISD School AISD School Trustee Board President Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, AISD School Trustee Dr. Paul Cruz Superintendent of the Austin Independent School District Texas Governor Greg Abbott Governor Greg Abbott Visits Zavala Elementary School Page 2 La Voz Newspapers - September, 2015 People in the News Realty Austin's Lisa Joey Cardenas Muñoz Earned a Top to Head Up Tejano Spot on NAHREP’s Democrats Top 250 Ylianna Guerra Marcario Garcia Ramirez Relected Long time activist, Joey Cardenas finished second in the First Mexican Immi- Chair of Hispanic was elected to be the new Chairman of The National Association of His- Miss USA competition grant to Receive the Quality of Life the Tejano Democrats at their con- panic Real Estate Professionals vention in August in San Antonio, Medal of Honor Commission (NAHREP)'s fourth annual report of Ylianna Guerra, 22, finished second Texas. Top 250 Latino real estate agents ranks among the 51 contestants from across Staff Sergeant Marcario García was Jill Ramirez has been reappointed Muñoz no.1 in Austin and no.56 in ardenas was previously associated the country. Guerra, 22, is originally the first Mexican immigrant to receive Chair of the Hispanic Quality of Life C the nation. Muñoz was noted as a top with the Mexican American Demo- from McAllen, Texas. After winning the Congressional Medal of Honor, Commission. A long time activist agent for achieving 93 transactions in crats and has been a very active the Miss Texas USA crown in early the United States' highest military deco- since arriving from El Paso, Texas in 2014. NAHREP is the nation's largest LULAC member over the years. A September, she made it her main focus ration. He received the award for his 1983, to attend graduate school. After trade association for Hispanic real es- school teacher by professional, to finish school and acquire her degree heroic actions as a soldier during World getting her masters degree in speech tate professionals with 21,000 mem- Cardenas is known to get out of class so she could then focus on her reign. In War II. pathology, she worked for the Austin bers in 40 chapters. December 2014, Ylianna graduated and make the long drive to meetings García was born in Villa de Castaño, Independent School District and was from the University of the Incarnate around the state. Mexico. In 1924, Garcia's family im- a founding member of AISD’s English Muñoz said, "I am proud to repre- Word in San Antonio with her bach- migrated to the United States in search Language Learners Citizens Advi- Others elected to statewide positions sent Austin real estate professionals, elors in Communication Arts. sory Committee. at the conference were:Beatrice Realty Austin, and the latino commu- of a better way of life. He lived in Sugar Ylianna currently lives in Houston, Martinez, 1st Vice Chair; Albert nity with this award. My commitment Land, Texas where he worked as a where she is dedicating her time to Married to the late Sam Coronado, Gonzalez, 2nd Vice Chair; Sandra is to improve accessibility in the Aus- farm worker. making the most out of her reign as Jill continues to work on behalf of the Tenorio, Treasurer; Fred Rodriguez, tin marketplace and be part of Miss Texas USA. Her love for chil- Latino community as the CEO of the Secretary; Judge Bob Perkins, Par- homeownership solutions for the His- Upon the outbreak of World War II, dren has allowed her to give back and Latino Healthcare Forum. In this ca- liamentarian. panic community." Garcia joined the United States Army inspire young kids in Texas by teach- at a recruiting station in his adopted pacity, she manages Manantial de ing them to "always believe," in them- Salud Dove Springs, a program that La Raza Lisa moved to Austin in 1995 and hometown in November 1942. He was selves and in the beauty of their goals. promotes healthy lifestyles. graduated from The University of assigned to Company B, 22nd Infan- In her free time, Ylianna loves to Round Table Texas at Austin in 1999. She found try Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. travel, bake, run and dance. Her favor- that real estate was her passion and On August 23, 1945, the President of Where ite type of dance is salsa and meren- received her real estate license shortly the United States, Harry S. Truman gue. friends and after graduation in 1999. presented Staff Sergeant Macario enemies García with the Medal of Honor at a The personal drivers of Lisa’s bound- ceremony in the White House. A month come to- less energy and passion are her sons after he was awarded the Medal of gether for Luca and Rhodes and her partner Erin. Honor, Garcia was denied service at a breakfast You may see Lisa lifting heavy things restaurant located in a town just a few tacos every or running and jumping for fun and miles south of Houston because he Saturday and discuss the important is- health. She is an avid Crossfitter and was Hispanic. Garcia was beaten with enjoys living life full out. a bat by the owner. sues of the day. PRODUCTION La Voz Newspapers - September, 2015 Page 3 PRODUCTION Editor & Publisher Editor & Publisher Alfredo Santos c/s Alfredo Santos c/s Pensamientos EDITORIAL Managing Editors Associate Editors Pos aquí estamos otra vez tratando The September issue of La Voz is usually the one where we bring back a Yleana Santos de decir la verdad y llmando la much requested story from years past. This is the story called the Touch MollyKaitlyn Santos Theiss Yleana Santos atención a varios asuntos en la of a Teacher. As we have stated before, we don’t know where it came Rogelio Rojas comunidad. from. To the best of my knowledge it was distributed at an educator Graphics conference in Texas. We bring it back because it is a fitting story for the Juan Gallo Primeramente, después de 2 años beginning of the school year. Marketing batallando con oficiales de la Cambiando de Temas PascualDistribution Torres ciudad, y con los que estan El Team tratando de construir edificios alla I am going a moment of personal privledge and make a plug for The Contributing Writers por la calle Raniey, activistas en la Austin Hispanic Almanac which is being released later this month. I had Contributing Writers comunidad al fin convencieron a Rachael Torres originally thought it was going to be easy to do an up-date of the con- todos que si era en el mejor interes Alfredo R. Santos c/s Ernesto Vigil tents, but as I read through each chapter, I found myself saying, what? I Wayne de la comundidad, dedicar la Editor and Publisher can’t believe I wrote this! So I have basically rewritten each chapter. Hector Tijerina propiedad donde se encuentra el Marisa Cano Mexican American Cultural Center Distribution My other problem with the up-date was trying to keep the pages under a un status de parkland. Aver si esto control. Despite taking out the entertainment and the judicial system Roberto Ojeda resuelve muchos de los problemas chapter it still came in at ouver 400 pages. Visit the Austin Hispanic Tom Herrera del pasado. Almanac website if you would like to order a copyl. On the Cover Cambiando de Temas PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT As you may have notices in the last several issues of La Voz, we La Voz is a monthly publi- have been tracking the appoint- cation covering Bexar, ments of Governor Greg Abbott. It Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, seems like almost every week he is Guadalupe, Hays and Travis making appointments to varous Counties. The editorial and board and commissions. And in the business address is P.O. list of released appointments, there Box 19457 Austin, Texas are the names of Hispanics. When 78760. The telephone num- it comes time to judge his record ber is (512) 944-4123. The this be one on the things that use, reproduction or distri- people will look at. bution of any or part of this Photo Credit: Edna Ramon Butts, AISD Director of publication is strongly en- Intergovernment Relations couraged. But do call and let us know what you are using. Letters to the editor Help Wanted are most welcome. Por cualquier Caliber Controls, Inc. is now hiring both helpers and expe- pregunta, rienced HVAC installers to work in the Austin area. Great llamanos: pay and benefits! Please call the home office at 281-238- (512) 944-4123 4900 for details. Page 4 La Voz Newspapers - September, 2015 Governor Abbott Appoints The Latino Center for Leadership Hispanics to Boards Development welcomes Rebecca AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carlos Cortez to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Carlos Cortez, Jr. of Harlingen is president and proprietor of Harlingen Acuña as the new Executive Director. Flooring. He is a member of the Harlingen Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board. He is also the past chairman of the Stuart Place Country Club Homeowners Association Architectural Com- Dallas, TX – The Latino Center mittee and past treasurer of the Water's Edge Homeowners Association. Prior to his business and for Leadership Development civic career, Cortez received an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard. (Latino CLD) is pleased to wel- come Rebecca Acuña as the The Governor also reappointed David Gutierrez of Belton to the Texas Board of Pardons and organization’s new Executive Di- Paroles for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2021. The governor additionally designated Gutierrez as rector.