Tex. Government Code § 662.055
DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY
Texas · Texas Government Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Government Code § 662.055, DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/658378
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(a) The third Wednesday of September is Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day in memory of the significant contributions to the Mexican American civil rights movement of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a distinguished physician and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the founder of the American GI Forum, which promotes civil rights protection of Hispanic veterans and all Americans. Dr. Garcia, a World War II hero, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with six battle stars in recognition of his meritorious service to the United States.
(b) Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day may be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate the importance of the contributions made by Dr. Garcia.