LULAC Mainland COUNCIL 22427

LULAC Mainland 22427 is a dedicated civic organization that serves the mainland communities* of Galveston County. We strive to improve the quality of life in the community through outreach, professional development, and education.
*Texas City is serviced by local Council #255 Galveston is serviced by local Council #151

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LULAC HISTORY

LULAC'S START
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), founded in 1929, is the oldest and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States of America. LULAC was created at a time in our country’s history when Hispanics were denied basic civil and human rights, despite contributions to American society. The founders of LULAC created an organization that empowers its members to create and develop opportunities where they are needed most.
the unification effort
Ben Garza, leader of Council #4 of the Order of the Sons of America in Corpus Christi, united all Mexican American organizations under one title, one set of objectives, and one constitution. The first of a series of attempts occurred on August 14th, 1927, when delegates from The Order of the Sons of America, The Knights of America, and other allied organizations traveled to Harlingen, to officially form The League of Latin American Citizens. The President General of The Order of the Sons of America invited the League of Latin American Citizens--then under the leadership of Attorney Alonso S. Perales of Harlingen--to unite with them in order to unify Mexican American organizations. The League of Latin American Citizens approved the idea and a resolution to bring about the merger was adopted.
LULAC MISSION
Today LULAC has over 525 councils nationwide. The mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States and Puerto Rico. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups. To read more ablout LULAC's history please visit www.lulac.org
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