07/12/08

Newsletter July 2008

Welcome once again to the AOGDHP Newsletter. So much has happened since our last contact. The big news is that we now have new officers for our organization for the years 2008-2011. 

President-------------------------------Gilbert Alvarez from Plano, Texas

Vice President--------------------------Rudy A. Ramirez from Palestine, Texas

Secretary-----------------------------Cynthia Quintanilla from Kingsville, Texas

Treasurer-----------------------------Daniel Garza Sr. from Houston, Texas

Historical Journalist------------------Ray Alvarez from Austin, Texas

Photographer/Webmaster------------Gil Alvarez from Wichita, Kansas

Newsletter Editor--------------------Becky Ramirez Shokrian from Palestine, Texas

Membership Chairperson --------------Juan Alvarez, Jr. from Bishop, Texas

Entertainment Chairperson------------Diana Alvarez from Kingsville, Texas

Chaplain-----------------------------Humberto Alvarez, Jr. from Weslaco, Texas

Congratulations one and all:

Again for the 3rd year the Angel of Goliad descendents gathered in Goliad on March 30, 2008 for the laying of the wreath at the statue of the Angel of Goliad. Two Angel of Goliad honorees were inducted into the AOGDHP organization: Mr. Raul Garza from Kingsville, Texas and Elise Herbelin from Waco, Texas. Their contributions and dedication to the Angel of Goliad are very much appreciated and welcomed.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Rebecca Shokrian and Rudy Garcia, AOGDGP Newsletter Editors

 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Rebecca Shokrian for Herlin Pineda and Rudy Garcia, Newsletter Editors