79R17243 JHS-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 1748



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Reynaldo Candia of Primera has established an 
impressive record of service as a civil rights activist and 
advocate for veterans, migrants, and the disadvantaged; and
	WHEREAS, Working primarily in the states of Washington and 
Texas, Mr. Candia currently serves as veterans affairs liaison for 
the Honorable Juan M. Escobar, state representative of House 
District 43; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Candia is a longtime member of the American GI 
Forum and the American Legion; he is a former member of the Hispanic 
Advisory Committee in Washington State and served as chairman of 
the board of the Washington State Migrant Council; in 1998, he was 
named Outstanding Veterans Volunteer in the Evergreen State; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman is the founder of the Cinco 
de Mayo Solidarity March and the cofounder of the Northwest 
Coalition Against Malicious Harassment; in addition, he is a member 
of SER--Jobs for Progress National, Inc., and has served as a 
coordinator for Get Out the Vote during numerous elections in 
Willacy and Cameron Counties; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Candia receives 
inspiration and encouragement from his wife, Anita Trevino Candia; 
his exemplary efforts in support of those in need have earned him 
the respect and admiration of countless individuals, and it is a 
pleasure to honor this remarkable man at this time; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Reynaldo Candia for his outstanding 
service in behalf of veterans, migrants, and the disadvantaged; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Candia as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.