78S10382 MDM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 63 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of The Kingsmen Social Club of Kingsville 
have long contributed to society through their personal 
accomplishments and public service; and
	WHEREAS, The Kingsmen were organized in 1960 by Alex 
Alexander, who envisioned a club that would help to compensate for 
the lack of jobs and activities geared toward young people in the 
surrounding rural area; with Mr. Alexander's steadfast support, a 
number of male students at H. M. King High School formed an 
organization that greatly benefited both its members and the city 
of Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, Participants in The Kingsmen Social Club included 
Jimmy Martinez, Ben Figueroa, Gilbert Alvarez, George Truan, Mike 
Alvarez, Joel Zapata, Joe Vera, Robert Carrillo, Facundo Vasquez, 
Alfonso Ramos, Rudy Ramos, Luis Garcia, Larry Garza, Robert Rios, 
Tony Torres, Israel Martinez, and Corando Trevino; in addition to 
Mr. Alexander, sponsors were H. H. Garza and Rudy Soliz, all 
exemplary gentlemen who offered encouragement and guidance; and
	WHEREAS, The Kingsmen worked after school and during summers, 
completed projects of benefit to their community, and provided 
assistance to those in need; during the club's existence from 1960 
to 1964, sponsors and members coordinated dances for local 
teenagers that featured bands such as Sunny Ozuna and the SunGlows, 
Rudy and Reno Bops, the Johnny Canales Orchestra, the Con-Tiki 
Trio, the Oscar Martinez Orchestra, the Beto Cavazos Orchestra, the 
Dinos, and Carlos Guzman; and
	WHEREAS, The legacy of The Kingsmen Social Club continues to 
positively influence Texans, for club members have gone on to 
achieve success in a range of endeavors, earning college and 
graduate degrees, serving their country in the Vietnam War, raising 
families, establishing successful careers, and taking on the role 
of mentor to succeeding generations; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, recognize all those affiliated 
with The Kingsmen Social Club for their exceptional contributions 
to their communities.