Dear John,

As we enter this Christmas season, I want to take a moment on behalf of our national leadership to thank each of you for your unwavering service and dedication. Across this nation, LULAC members continue to stand on the front lines for our communities, often quietly, often without recognition, but always with conviction and heart.

This has not been an easy time for our community. We are witnessing renewed challenges to our civil rights and our place in this country. Yet in the face of these pressures, we have not retreated. We have stood firm, advocating, educating, and defending the values of justice, and respect that define who we are. Now more than ever, we must remain vigilant, informed, and engaged. We must defend our families with conviction and speak out whenever our rights or our future are threatened.

Please know that your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. The strength of LULAC has always come from its members - people like you - who believe that standing up for others is not optional, but essential. As we move forward into the new year, we will continue this work together, united, resilient, and guided by the belief that justice and equality must prevail. This new year must be a year of mobilization. Mobilization to protect our youth, to stand with our immigrant families and mobilization to access education, voting rights, and economic opportunity. We must be present in our communities, in civic spaces, in schools, in courtrooms, and at the ballot box. We cannot allow fear, misinformation, or division to weaken our resolve.

Christmas reminds us of hope born in difficult circumstances. It is that same hope I see in our Council Presidents and our members across the country. Your work matters, your voices matter, and your presence in your community continues to make a real and lasting difference. Let us move forward together with determination and purpose. United and organized, we are strong and unstoppable. When we are grounded in our values, we continue to be a powerful voice for justice and equality.

From my family to yours, I wish all of you and your family a Merry Christmas filled with peace, health, and renewed strength. May this season bring you comfort and the assurance that you are part of something greater, a movement rooted in service, dignity, and hope. Thank you for your service, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to LULAC.

Que viva LULAC,

Roman Palomares
National President

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy, community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide, LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org.