Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court/Drainage District Board of Directors met in session on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 and considered agendas that included the following highlights:
COURT HONORS DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Commissioners' Court approved a resolution in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, who dedicated his life to the aid and improvement of the quality of life for Mexican-Americans. Garcia, a physician, war hero, and civil rights advocate, fought to bring attention to the Mexican-American civil rights movement through the American G. I. Forum, empowering Mexican Americans to fight numerous legal and political battles. Garcia, who died in 1996, was remembered for his national prominence as a civil rights leader, but also as a medical doctor with a kind heart who treated many patients for free. In attendance to receive the resolution were his daughter, Cecilia Garcia Akers, and her husband Jim Akers.
OCTOBER 2012 PROCLAIMED "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
Sporting pink shirts and ties, the members of Commissioners' Court approved a proclamation declaring October 2012 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Hidalgo County. Representatives from Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Cancer Center were present to bring awareness to this critical issue. The proclamation encouraged residents of Hidalgo County to participate in related activities and initiatives to help raise support and awareness of this serious health concern and contribute to the global fight against breast cancer.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE
The Hidalgo County Elections Department reminded Commissioners' Court and the public that the last day to register to vote is today, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Early voting for the 2012 General Election begins October 22 and ends on November 2. Election Day is November 6, 2012.
PRECINCT 4 CONSTABLE APPOINTS DEPUTY
Commissioners' Court approved the appointment of Romeo Pena, Jr., as Deputy Constable by Precinct 4 Constable J. E. "Eddie" Guerra.
The next meeting of Commissioners' Court is scheduled for TUESDAY, 10/16/2012.
Commissioners’ Court is streamed live online when Court is in session (9:30 am on Tuesdays) at the ECN-12 live stream website at http://www.cityofedinburg.com/ecnlivestreaming.php [http://www.cityofedinburg.com/ecnlivestreaming.php] . In case you missed it, you can watch the broadcast of Commissioners’ Court meetings on Tuesday night at 10:30 pm on KMBH-TV. To view a copy of the agenda and related backup documentation for this meeting, visit the county website at www.co.hidalgo.tx.us [http://www.co.hidalgo.tx.us/admin/www.co.hidalgo.tx.us] .
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