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El Que Da Primero Da Dos Veces 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021 Let’s Talk About It This grass roots publication is the life source for a community that is not easily To mask or not mask is the question afforded viable access to diverse and ac- cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- rounding counties have become accustomed By Yvette Tello Media and news are mis- are vaccinated.” to relevant news brought to them in both Gov. Greg Abbott issued informing people.” English and Spanish since 1913. an executive order on Shawn Armstrong: “My Tuesday that prohibits Stacie Jo Reyes : “My district has already put in By Leonard Rodriguez Yvette Tello governmental entities, in- daughter will continue to place for next year that This column highlights inspiring sto- Interim Publisher ries of Latino leaders. For more than [email protected] cluding schools, in Texas wear a mask until she gets the masks are optional... Ramon Chapa Jr. from requiring or man- vaccinated in September.” Not Forced.” 50 years, Latino men and women have Community Publisher positively influenced the face of United [email protected] dating mask-wearing. States society. Let us celebrate these Roxanne Eguia Editor In Chief Young children haven't Carolina Roberts: “He outstanding hispanics. [email protected] been given the ok to be Todd Forbes: “I think needs to be out of office Nicodemus Gonzalez Graphic Designer vaccinated. What do you it’s long overdue, but already.” Dr. Ricardo Romo think? Let's talk about it.. really that’s for kids and Contributors [email protected] outside. Honestly I really LeAnn M Dinsdale: “I'm José I. Franco Editor Español Gene A. Gomez: “I think don’t judge, so if it makes glad I’m in high school.” Maria Cisneros it's time for a new Gover- you feel better or if you’re Sales Representative Community Sponsor: nor. Just my opinion.” sick, go ahead and wear Casey White: “I think one! 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Provided by violations against the Chilean context. Liliana Wilson people. She immigrated to Her favorite mediums are Liliana Wilson is a visual the United States in 1977 and color pencils on paper or on artist best known for her intri- pursued studies in art at Austin illustration boards. She also By Dr. Ricardo Romo cate drawings with surrealistic Community College and Texas works with acrylic on canvas, p10 renderings. She was born in State University. Liliana’s later panel or illustration board. Valparaíso, Chile where she be- work represents images of im- Sometimes it is a mixture of gan drawing at the age of eight. migrants and refugees transi- both. Liliana’s early paintings sought tioning into creatively crafted Liliana’s current exhibit is on Justice For Vanessa Sustains to process the trauma she had unknown worlds. view now at Latino Art Now, witnessed as a young woman in Liliana’s art highlights hope Virtual Art Exhibit, Queens Chile. In her native country Lil- through beauty as she imagines University of Charlotte NC. iana experienced the dramatic and creates images of a world She has also been invited to be political changes that followed beyond societal injustices and a keynote speaker, and her most the 1970 election of Salvador inequalities. At the same time recent presentation in April Allende and the subsequent her pieces bring to light the 2021 was at the Borderlands Photos by Natasha G military coup which initiated a pain, sorrow and grief present Symposium at Southwestern P19 wave of massive human rights in the world’s contemporary University, Georgetown, Texas.

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Theatre Artist Nicolas Valdez Plays the “Conjunto Blues”

Interview by Natasha Gonzales Interview by Clint Westwood Article by Alex Ramirez P8 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021 Mental Health Awareness: Petition for Una Platica con Sonia Garcia Declaring Children tive, she uses the aesthetics of nature, relaxing under the Free From Parental blue sky as a means of es- cape from internal thoughts. Custody And Control “I think adults should start talking to kids when they turn 12, or something, so Donald Alexandro Preciado-Lett they can know about how they might feel in the future or how they are feeling at the moment. So it’s kinda You have 30 days to reply. like preventing them [from isolating]themselves,” Gar- cia comments. Having peo- Case Number FFCVS2000010 ple who support her, such as her mom, has been a guiding light through her journey. Superior Court of California She carries the positivity her mother has spoken into her County of San Bernardino life everywhere she goes, often relying on her sage advice to see her through 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, any darkness. Garcia states, “just lis- tening to music is a big Ca 92392 escape for our minds. Even painting, reading, writing, whatever you want...that you feel some passion for. Well, put your passion in it and you might distract Interview by yourself from the illness Natasha Gonzales John Jay High School or from something that is Article by Celinda De La Fuente graduate, Sonia Garcia (18), hurting you.” We often do May is Mental Health speaks with Norteno 210’s not give enough credit to Awareness Month. In many Natasha Gonzales defining the wisdom our juventud do cultures, we are often taught mental illness as, “some carry. Continue reaching not to speak of such things. bumps in our mind that can out and using your passion We are taught not to show stop us or that can make as an outlet, gente. We are our suffering, to simply smile some barriers to ourselves... in this together. and move forward, which affecting us in a way that If you or a loved one need can cause greater damage for we just can’t keep going.” help with mental illness, us in the long run, especial- Garcia, who has dealt with you can call NAMI Helpline ly amongst our *juventud. anxiety in the past, is aware 1-800-950-6264 Young adults between 18-25 of her triggers and coping have the highest prevalence mechanisms, admitting that Or contact at info@nami. of mental illness compared overeating (like many of us) org. to adults 26-49 and 50 and has been her sense of relief at older. times. As a healthier alterna- *juventud- youth 30 de Mayo de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 SAFC doblegó 2-1 al Birmingham Legión FC durante Viva Night presentada por H-E-B

Por Franco octubre. Aficionados interesados uniforme alternativo alusivo al cia a gol, cuatro intercepciones y nio. Ellos nos dieron energía posi- El equipo San Antonio Fútbol en acudir a ver estos partidos qué tema de Viva Night cuyas camise- 8 posesiones del balón. tiva y se logró el buen resultado”, Club (SAFC por corto), bajo la se seguirán jugando con el proto- tas estuvieron a la venta en los “Orgulloso de todos nuestros dijo Marcina. dirección del entrenador cana- colo de distancia social, pueden puestos oficiales de la franquicia. jugadores. Se jugó con éxito En las fotos aparecen acciones diense Alen Marcina, ante 3, 845 hacer sus reservaciones llamando El partido fue apoyado por ante aficionados qué vinieron a alusivas a Viva Night. espectadores (qué cumplieron con al teléfono (210) 444-5657 o tam- elementos de las porras oficiales: respaldarnos durante este partido (Fotos por Franco). el protocolo de distanciamiento bién en línea SanAntonioFC.com. Mission City Firm. Crocketteers dedicado a la cultura de San Anto- social higiénico, salió airoso con Durante la entrada al estadio y 210 SA. marcador de 2-1 goles ante el rival Toyota Field SAFC regaló mil Los goles de SAFC fueron an- visitante Legión FC de Birming- “Viva Night themed car magnets”, otados por los delanteros Santiago ham, Alabama en temporada de así como a los primeros cíen Patiño (colombiano) al primer la Liga USL Championship 2021. pequeños fans de les regalo un alu- minuto de acción. El canadiense El partido se celebró en el esta- sivo “Viva Night” flower crown. Jordan Perruzza, les dió los tres dio Toyota Field durante la prim- Por ser noche cultural los asis- puntos anotando el 2-0 al minuto era promoción denominada Viva tentes disfrutaron deliciosos bo- 81. Night patrocinada por la cadena cadillos y bebidas preparadas por Por los visitantes quito la blan- de supermercados H-E-B. Burgerteca y La Gloria, así como queada Neco Brett al minuto 90 en Qué en fechas siguientes pre- frutas de chamoy mangonadas y asistencia de Ryan James. sentará Viva Night (honrando la a su gustó. El defensa local Mathieu De- cultura de San Antonio), en las Lo interesante del evento fue plagne, fue nombrado el “SWBC fechas del 21 de agosto y el 23 de qué jugadores vistieron el tercer Man of the Match” por su asisten- 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021

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Interview by Clint Westwood Valdez, a native of the South- Article by Alex Ramirez east side with over 15 years Last Friday, the 39th annual of cultural arts activism un- Tejano Conjunto Festival host- der his belt, understands the ed Conjunto Blues, a one-man complex themes that arise in show written and performed by conjunto music, namely, “the San Antonio theatre artist Nico- political and social turmoil las R. Valdez. The show kicked [Mexican-Americans] have off this year’s fully virtual gone through.” He hopes the 2-day programming presented show can offer an honest take by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts of Mexican-American society Center, a welcomed choice and music through a critical considering last year's festival perspective. cancellation due to COVID-19. “I think ultimately the show’s Valdez, a mainstay in the San about preservation of culture,” Antonio theatre and music Valdez says. scenes, first staged the project Along with being a theatre for the Guadalupe in 2016, as practitioner, Valdez is also an part of the 35th edition of the accomplished musician, front- Festival. ing the popular Chicano musi- Conjunto Blues takes the cal ensemble Los Nahuatlatos. audience on a musical journey Playing an incendiary mix through a collection of true- of ska-infused cumbia beats to-life characters portrayed by alongside a wailing squeeze- Valdez. Inspired by his memo- box, the band is a natural exten- ries growing up learning the sion for Valdez, who credits the accordion and listening to con- Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center junto—a musical genre Valdez with jump-starting his artistic considers “the soundtrack to training and ambitions. the Mexican-American working “I started doing their conjunto class experience”—the play is music program when I was 9 a meta-affair for its creator and years-old,” Valdez says. “The star. Valdez plays iterations Guadalupe was the first place of his own family, the most that I really started exploring prominent to the story being theatre and started exploring his grandfather whom Valdez themes of, ya know, nuestra described as a resilient “blue cultura.” collar worker all his life” and To learn more about Conjunto “a big conjunto fan” that pushed Blues, visit conjuntoblues.com. him toward the musical style. 30 de Mayo de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 Águilas blanqueó 4-0 a los Mets Juan Serrano recetó diez ponches

Por Sendero Deportivo Charros Potosinos, Potros y Tuneros con salvamento del utility dominicano con siete temporadas lanzando para primer partido ente Indios de Nava y Águilas de Veracruz del timonel de San Luis quedaran pendientes a ju- Henry Pichardo. La derrota fue para los Indios de Juárez en Liga Mexicana Desperados que con pizarra de 11-1 y jugador Luis Cerros en el lluvioso garse al final de la temporada regular.. el timonel Mike Tabhan, quien cubre Triple A de Verano y diez torneos a favor de Nava se volverá a jugar ya domingo de liga Abierta Potranco Rol de juegos domingo 30 de mayo varias posiciones sobre el terreno de estatales en Chihuahua. que sólo disputaron cuatro episodios. 2021, blanqueó a los Mets en partido en estadio Potranco. Campo dos a las juego. Nava estaba arriba en la pizarra Rol de juegos campo 3: 10 am legal de cinco entradas que lamen- diez jugarán Potros vs. Diablos. “Missions nos llevaba ventaja de 1-0 con carrera anotada por Óscar Nava vs Desperados. 1 pm Pirates de tablemente tuvo que ser cancelado de Campo 1, a las 10 am Charros vs 6-1. Con puros hits logramos doble- Márquez que fue impulsado por Víc- Sabinas vs. Bobcats. 4 pm Highsox acuerdo a los reglamentos estipulados Tuneros. 1 pm Mets vs Cardenales. 4 garlos”, dijo el receptor Jesús (Chuy) tor Vázquez que pegó doblete. vs. Diablos. por el presidente don Simón Sánchez. pm el clásico Astros vs Águilas. Ramírez Sr., de Sultanes. Los managers Alejandro Becerra En las fotografías aparecen: Víctor El triunfo se lo agenció el serpen- Rol de juegos torneo Masters 50 y El súper campeón Cachorros de de Nava y Pedro Espinoza, indicaron Vázquez, Rábano Becerra y Óscar tinero derecho cubano Juan Serrano mayores. Campo 2: a la 1 pm Tecos- Nava y Red Sox se disputaron el clási- que de ser necesario este partido lo Márquez de Cachorros. Raúl Origina- quién a esa altura del partido ya había Laredo vs Astros del scout Frank co sabatino. La lluvia al comienzo del jugarán al final de temporada. les pitcher de Red Sox. El diamante de recetado diez ponches a los metro- Torres. 4 pm Dodgers de Macario tercer inning paró las acciones y el En liga Semi-Pro Potranco In- Potranco Baseball Field anegado por politanos. Rosas vs Lone Star. partido se tuvo que cancelar. dependiente, sólo se logró jugar el la lluvia. (Fotos por Franco). El resto del rol regular fue can- Resultados en Liga Veteranos Po- Nava abrió con su as interna- celado, lo cuál causó daño al líder tranco 2021. En seis entradas el líder cional Héctor (Papo) Garza y Red Cardenales de Nacho García que en Sultanes de Monterrey SA batallaron Sox con el estelar Raúl Originales, el cuarto episodio le estaba ganando para doblegar a los Missions SA con qué prometían un gran duelo en la al potente rival Diablos con pizarra pizarra de 11-6 carreras. La victoria serpentina. de 2-1 carreras con jonrón de André en la lomita de los disparos se la Garza con su experiencia en Liga Torres. Ese partido y el de Astros vs. agenció el boricua Israel González del Norte de Coahuila y Originales 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021 A Champion for Latino Veterans and Civil Rights: The Story of Dr. Hector P. Garcia

American G.I. Forum National Commander Larry Romo [Center]. Frank Archuelta SA Chapter head [left] Richard Gonzalez [right] Photo, courtesy of Larry Romo. By Dr. Ricardo Romo like it.” Jim Crow laws In 1948 Latino mili- and segregation prac- tary veterans in Texas tices had a long history exposed an ugly inci- in most of Texas, and dent of racial discrim- Three Rivers was no nation with the case of exception. Longoria’s Private First Class Fe- hometown had two lix Longoria. Pvt. Felix cemeteries, one for Longoria served as an Whites and another for infantryman in the Pa- Mexicans. cific during World II Unable to use the and was killed in 1945 chapel, the Longoria by an enemy sniper family received their Dr. Hector P. Garcia with Robert Kennedy. Photo courtesy of the Dr. Hector Garcia Papers, Special in the waning days of son’s body at their Collection, Bell Library, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. the war in the Philip- modest home. A newly pine Islands. His body, formed Latino civil Lyndon B. Johnson, war dating back to the the prestigious U.S. which was not recov- rights organization, the of the blatant discrimi- American Revolution Medal of Honor as ered until 1948, was American G.I. Forum natory treatment of in 1776. They also well as other highly shipped to his home- took up his cause. The an American service- fought on both sides distinguished military town of Three Rivers. American G.I. Forum man. Senator Johnson of the Texas War for recognitions. Although he earned was in its inaugural secured permission Independence in 1836, Like other Ameri- a Bronze Service Star, year when Dr. Hector to bury Pvt. Longoria the Mexican-U.S War can veterans, Latinos a Purple Heart, and a P. Garcia learned of the at Arlington National in 1846, and the Amer- returned from war to Good Conduct Medal, prejudice against Pvt. Cemetery where he ican Civil War in 1860. tend to injuries, restart the only funeral home Longoria. The Long- became the first Latino In his recent book, His- careers, or begin new in Three Rivers would oria family reached to receive this distin- panic Military Heroes, lives with the skills not allow his family to out to Dr. Garcia who guished burial honor. Virgil Fernandez noted learned in military ser- use the chapel because informed the newly Latinos have fought that 42 Latinos had vice. During World “the Whites would not elected U.S. Senator, in every American been the recipients of War II, the U.S. Con- 30 de Mayo de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 A Champion for Latino Veterans and Civil Rights: The Story of Dr. Hector P. Garcia assignment was com- istration guaranteed mand of an infantry through the G.I. Bill of followed by command Rights of 1944. of a company of com- Over the next decade, bat engineers. Finally the American G.I. Fo- the Army got it right rum fought for the de- and transferred him to segregation of schools, the medical corps in helped to win a jury his last two years of discrimination case service. He served with in the U.S. Supreme distinction earning the Court, gained better Bronze Star Medal and wages for farmwork- the World War II Vic- ers, and won the elimi- tory Medal. nation of the poll tax Dr. Garcia grew up for voters. in Mercedes, Texas Dr. Garcia is also cred- but upon his discharge ited with the founding from military service, of Viva Kennedy clubs he opened a medical across the nation in the practice with his broth- 1960 presidential cam- er in Corpus Christi, paign. He became the Texas. He made friends first Mexican Ameri- with many of the re- can to be appointed as turning veterans and a U.N. Ambassador Dr. Hector P. Garcia, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Photo courtesy of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Papers, learned of the many and also served on the Special Collection, Bell Library, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. difficulties that Latino United States Commis- gress passed legisla- tage of the war ben- organizations. veterans encountered sion on Civil Rights. In tion to reward those efits. In South Texas, Dr. Hector P. Gar- in applying for G.I. Bill 1984 Dr. Garcia was who had fought to Dr. Hector P. Garcia cia had completed his benefits. Alarmed by awarded the Presiden- defend American de- emerged in the late medical residency in the many problems tial Medal of Freedom. mocracy and freedom. 1940s as a major cham- 1942 when he joined veterans reported with Twelve years later Dr. With G.I.Bill benefits pion of Latino veter- the Army. With degrees government agencies, Garcia passed away veterans could count ans. The founding of from the University of Dr. Garcia started the after a long illness. on medical care, burial the American G.I. Fo- Texas Medical School first chapter of the His major legacy, the rights, housing assis- rum by Dr. Garcia and at Galveston and resi- American G.I. Forum American G.I. Forum, tance, and free college his related achieve- dency at Creighton in 1948 as a civil-rights remains active across tuition. ments are discussed in University in Omaha, organization devoted the nation in preserv- Segregation and dis- this essay. The Ameri- Nebraska, Garcia was to securing equal rights ing fairness, equality crimination, howev- can G.I. Forum be- well trained in the field for Latinos. Initially, and justice across all er, prevented African came one of the early of medicine. it dealt with securing areas of American so- Americans and Latinos influential Mexican Despite his excellent earned benefits from ciety. from taking full advan- American civil rights credentials, his first the Veterans Admin- 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021

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Interview by Akasha speaks about the Clint Westwood powerful platform provided Article by by the show Legendary,“We’re Celinda De La Fuente basically presenting our cre- San Antonio’s own, Antonio ativity to a new audience, and Padron, aka Askasha Luxe of with that you know, this can the House of Luxe, is featured spark a creativity in somebody on Season 2 of Legendary on in another country, in some- HBO Max this spring. Legend- ary is a fierce creative competi- body who doesn’t have the tion which provides an inside resources that some of us do look to the world of Ballroom have...It’s an awakening for Culture where Houses compete people.” for a grand prize. The Ball- room scene, rumored to have Akasha Luxe is not only an started in the 1920s, is now on a incredible dancer, but a role national platform for all to learn model as well. “People have from and be inspired by the reached out, They’ve con- muse of creativity and perform- nected with me through my ing vogue dance styles. With performance, thanking me for different categories to compete representing the LGBTQIA in, such as performance, run- community.” This is more of way, face, etc...House members rely on each other's strengths to what we need in our city. We dominate the competition. thank you, as well.

In 2009, Padron was intro- Our star leaves us with these duced to Ballroom and learned consejos: “Be consistent about from his mentor, Karma Stylz it. Don’t give up. Don’t focus who is also featured in the show on the criticism of people be- this season with the House of cause their criticism is subjec- Oricci . In 2018-2020, Padron tive...when it comes to your art, was a member of the House take it seriously for yourself. of Mizrahi. His journey has Don’t really care for the haters. brought him to the House of You’re always going to have Luxe, which is a new house, more support than people who but the members are far from new to the scene. Padron, look down on you.” now known as Akasha Luxe, shares his main strength is the So be inspired, gente, take performance category, and if that dance class you’ve always you have watched the show, wanted, and create a thing of you will understand how strong beauty. his light shines on stage. He’s learned great lessons in growth and discipline through this sur- Where to watch: HBO Max real experience, finding himself You can also find clips of the to be his biggest competition, performances on YouTube. stating he was, “Kinda melt- You can follow Akasha Luxe ing through my own barriers, on instagram my own mental blockages, if you will. So I was my own @gotmy10z competition.”

14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021 Baby Richard Deleon III

Provided by Castle Ridge Mortuary Richard Deleon III entered eternal peace at 9 months old on May 12, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 17, 2020 to Richard Deleon, Jr. and Priscilla Arevalo in San Antonio, Texas. He is preced- ed in death by great grandfathers, Ernesto San Miguel and Leopoldo Arevalo; great uncle, Ruben San Miguel. He is survived by his loving parents, Richard Deleon, Jr. and Priscilla Arevalo; sisters, Angelique Tello, Aubriana Tello, Amara-Nicole Deleon; twin brother, Alex Dele- on; maternal grandparents, Patricia Arevalo, Leroy San Miguel, grand- mother, Diane Palomo; aunt, Jiyan Nava; uncle, Joe Nava. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Richard will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

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By Briana Caballero was eventually promoted Foundation, and the San It is with a heavy heart to Vice President of Mar- Antonio Council on Alcohol that the Amaro family an- keting at BudCo, Ltd. for and Drug Abuse organiza- nounces the death of fellow twenty-eight years before his tion. In addition, he was San Antonian Juan Jose retirement in 2009 from the a previous member of the Amaro. Known to family, newly acquired Silver Eagle Knights of Columbus for St. friends, and countless others Distributors. J.J. also served Cecilia’s Catholic Church, as J.J. Amaro, J.J. spent the as an invaluable member on a parishioner at several majority of his life serving the board of trustees of the churches to include St. Ceci- and giving back to the San San Antonio Water System lia’s Catholic Church, Holy Antonio community in an (SAWS) for a decade. His Redeemer Catholic Church, infinite number of ways. volunteer service to the util- St. John Berchmans Catho- ity and to the residents of lic Church, St. Margaret J.J. passed away on the the Alamo City improved Mary’s Catholic Church and morning of May 11th after SAWS’s position at the time Mission Concepcion where a year-long battle of can- and helped the system gain he served there as a mem- cer. His legacy will forever innovative and environ- ber of the finance council. resonate with many fellow mental excellence awards. San Antonians as he leaves J.J. dedicated his life to behind innumerable acts of Among J.J.’s acts of pub- serving others. His strive kindness and service with- lic service, he additionally to be more like Christ Jesus in the community. Among served as a panel member inspired him to institute his J.J.’s many accomplishments for the United Way and for own non-profit, Broken But and charitable projects, he Holy Cross High School. Blest. He became a member always had uncompromis- He was Chairman for the of the A.C.T.S movement ing ethics and strong reli- Hispanic Scholarship Fund, where he knew he could give will continue with the help of nate Word), and Dr. Charles gious beliefs which made Co-Chairman of Teletón back to others spiritually. He others. For J.J., serving God Catrell (Former President him the outstanding per- Navideño, member of the served as both a team mem- was his lifelong mission. of St. Mary’s University). son many knew him as. Society of St. Vincent De ber and co-director on count- Paul, supporter of the Healy less men’s A.C.T.S. retreats While J.J.’s acts of service J.J. will always be fer- Starting out as Director of Murphy Center, and Vice later proposing the idea to covered many different de- vently remembered as a Corporate Affairs for Crain President on the St. Peter build a long-anticipated and mographics, ethnicities, and remarkable, hardworking, Distributing Company in and St. Joseph Children’s desperately needed retreat communities alike, J.J. al- kind individual who never 1982, J.J. was instrumental Home Board of Trustees. center on the southside of ways believed in the impor- wavered in his faith and in the profitable transition San Antonio. J.J., along tance of an education. With always led by example. of the distributing company J.J.’s love of the commu- with the support of others, his dedication in providing For more informa- when Vincent and Berkley nity also led him to become started the rehabilitation others a strong education, J.J. tion regarding J.J.’s fu- Dawson acquired the com- a board member for the San of the abandoned St. Ce- collaborated with Dr. Ricar- neral, visit the link be- pany and transitioned to Antonio Parks Foundation, a cilia’s Catholic School on do Romo (Former President low to view his obituary: BudCo, Ltd. in 1990. He member of the Seton Home Presa St. in hopes of one of the University of Texas https://www.trib- served as a Chairman for Advisory, the United Negro day turning the old school at San Antonio), Dr. Louis utearchive.com/obituar- the Anheuser-Busch Mar- College Fund Advisory, the into a retreat center. The Agnese Jr. (Former President ies/21126655/JJ-Amaro keting Advisory Panel and San Fernando Cathedral mission to fulfill his dream of the University of the Incar- 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 30 de Mayo de 2021

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