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LULAC FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE AND SAYS CLAIMS FROM DISGRACED FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
ARE FAKE
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Leaders of Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Climax
Historic Meeting With Call for Unity and Commitment to the Mission of LULAC
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Dallas, TX – Leaders of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
issued a statement following a two-day national board meeting pledging to
members, corporate partners, and community allies to stay focused on the
organization's mission of serving the 66 million Latinos in the United States and
Puerto Rico.

"We want to report that we have come out united, committed, and stronger than
ever with one voice that includes elected LULAC representatives from all corners
of the country," said Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President.

Meanwhile, a counterfeit rogue group is waging a misinformation campaign,
including saying that former LULAC National President Roger Rocha is the LULAC
National Institute (LNI) chairman. His reply is swift and straightforward:

"Fellow LULAC members and friends, I was notified this afternoon that I was
elected the Chair of the LULAC National Institute (LNI); however, the position I
hold within the LNI is its Vice Chairman. There is only one LULAC National
Institute (LNI), and that is the one that is officially recognized by the LULAC
National Board (LNO). The Chairman of the LNI is Mr. Domingo Garcia, and as such,
the rest of the LNI Board members and I work with him for the betterment of our
community."

Garcia says the fake claims are being led by a group of five national board
officers removed and impeached, with one of the officers expelled from membership
in the league. The action was taken after considering an array of violations of
the organization's constitution. The decision means the individuals cease to be
members of the national board. Also, refunding their membership dues ends their
participation in the organization. Any future involvement in the league by these
individuals requires re-applying for membership and acceptance of their dues by
local, state, and national LULAC officials. Impeachment charges against President
Garcia were dismissed.

* Ralina Cardona – National Vice-President for the Northeast – Removed and
impeached

* Elsie Valdes-Ramos – National Vice-President for Women – Removed and
impeached

* Ivonne Quiñones – National Vice-President for the Southeast – Removed and
impeached

* Andres Rodriguez – National Vice-President for Young Adults – Removed and
impeached

* Pablo Martinez – National Treasurer – Removed, impeached, and expelled.

In a separate, related action, the board removed Linda Chavez, National
Vice-President of the Southwest, as ineligible to serve in that capacity
according to constitutional requirements following an expulsion. On Friday, the
LULAC national board voted to terminate the contract of Sindy Benavides as CEO.

"Our eyes are on our work ahead, and we are committed to working together on the
urgent needs facing our people," said Garcia. "We will not be distracted by bogus
claims from a makeshift, tiny group of individuals falsely claiming the LULAC
shield and banner. These people were removed and impeached for violating the
LULAC constitution, guiding our organization for 93 years. They do not represent
LULAC, now or in the future," he added.

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About LULAC

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's largest and
oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic
Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC,
with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC's programs,
services, and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting the
critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.lulac.org [ [link removed] ]







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