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LULAC Remembers Rene Guzman
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Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Honors Texas
Community Leader Who Inspired Goodwill

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today
issued the following statement on the passing of Rene Guzman who died January 20,
2020 at the age of 53 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

“Great lives are not always measured in time alone but in the good those who live
them do for others with the time they have been given and this is the constant
tribute being spoken about Rene since we learned about his loss,” says Sindy
Benavides, Chief Executive Officer. “As a LULAC member, Rene took every day and
every opportunity to mentor youth, embrace everyone around him and he did it
always with a huge smile matched only by his huge heart. There’s no question this
is why he was so beloved and respected by those blessed to have known him. We
will miss his laughter, his passion and his kindness but we will treasure what he
taught us --- make use of every opportunity and every moment to help build up,
not tear down, inspire not criticize and lift up not crush those whose lives we
touch. Rest in peace our dear friend.”

“Corpus Christi is where LULAC was born and the death of Rene Guzman marks
another milestone in our history in that community and everywhere we work each
day on behalf of justice for Latinos,” says Domingo Garcia, National President.
“Rene is someone I got to know because he was presente at every major state and
national convention always as a leader interested in how LULAC could do more to
serve the needs of our people. Our organization is stronger today because of his
voice and his commitment to make sure that every person is treated with respect
and accepted fully including the LGBTQ brothers and sisters of LULAC. His example
encourages us all to do as much as we can every day to speak out, defend those
who can’t defend themselves and never stop until our last breath to do what’s
right. That is what Rene did and I am honored to have known and worked with him.”

“The loss of Rene leaves a big void in our hearts and in the civil rights
movement in Texas,” says Rodolfo Rosales, State Director, Texas LULAC. “His huge
giving spirit always caused others around to want to do more in their own lives
and for others, no matter their age or place in life. He changed how people felt
just by acknowledging them and being sincerely interested in their needs, their
concerns, their dreams. LULAC is better today because of his contributions,
especially because Rene reminded us that there is beauty and strength in our
diversity and that every human being deserves to be respected and embraced
equally no matter who they love or with whom they share their lives. I will miss
my friend and Texas LULAC will too but we are committed to continue his legacy
and to do so with la sonrisa, the smile and goodwill he taught us. We love you
and will never forget you.”

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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest Latino 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
critical needs of today and the future.

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