Vicki Perez Participates in Relay for Life - Honoring Family Members

This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words "You have cancer", and there's a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. We have all been touched by cancer in some way ... and we all have the power to make a difference.
That's why I have chosen to fight back right here in my own community by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I want to invite you to join me in the fight against cancer by making a donation in support of my efforts. Further down in this message is a link to my personal Relay For Life web page where you can make an online contribution. Every amount, no matter how small, makes a difference and provides hope. You can also sign up to join my team and learn more about Relay and how it's changing lives.
Relay For Life brings more than 3.5 million people from across the country together each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. This fun-filled, overnight event empowers everyone to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.
Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we will celebrate, remember, and fight back.



Mark Maldonado 10/07/67 - 7/14/97








PS!!! I am also selling strawberries...They are $13.00 per gallon. I will be selling them until March 31st and they will come in on April 6th. I hear they are super fresh and very delicious. They will come in just in time to make great Easter desserts!

I can be contacted at: vperez@spiritoftexasbank.com

Click here to visit my personal page.If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09PL?px=9933189&pg=personal&fr_id=17597&fl=en_US&s_tafId=290803

Click here to view the team page for Spirit of TexasIf the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09PL?team_id=462185&pg=team&fr_id=17597&fl=en_US&s_tafId=290803

2009 Orozco Reunion Chairperson

Words from Lucinda Orozco Murphy:

I would like to introduce to you the person who will be chairing/facilitating the day for the Orozco Reunion Round-up with Jesse Alvarez. She is Minerva Garcia from Waukegan, Illinois. At the last reunion she volunteered to do this as her family has come to past reunions. A group of us in Texas have been working at making sure that everything is in place and are ready for the big day. Hope you enjoy reading about her.

"Hello, my name is Minerva Garcia and I was born in Mexico City, Mexico on July 9, 1976.
I am from the Gavino family branch. My parents are Silvia Galvan Orozco de Vilchiz and Edilberto Vilchiz. My grandmother – Herlinda Orozco de Galvan, daughter of Paula Rodriguez de Orozco and Alberto Orozco. Albert Orozco is the son of Cupertino Orozco and Juana Vega
Cupertino son of Gavino Orozco.

My husband's name is Joe Garcia and we have 3 children: Nicholas-13, Enrique(Ricky)-7, and Michael -5.

I have 5 siblings: Zoraida Botero, Mirtha Magee, Antioco Vilchiz, Silvia Rea and Edilberto Vilchiz Jr.

Our family has 2 pets: Victoria a bunny and Daisy a toy poodle they are my only daughters.
I enjoy having fun with my family and taking as many vacations as possible.
Currently, I am attending Robert Morris College in Illinois to get my bachelors in Computer Science.

I have worked for the Waukegan Public Schools for the past 6 years.

I would like to see as many family members attend this years' reunion and have as much fun as possible at the reunion."

I'll see you at the family reunion!

Minerva Garcia

Los Padrinos to perform at 2009 Orozco Reunion

http://www.conjuntolospadrinos.com/

Get ready for some great music with the sounds of Los Padrinos! Dance from 6 pm - 10 pm

The Mount Calvary Cemetery Dedication

Here are a few pictures from the Historical Marker Ceremony at Mt. Calvary Cemetery this past weekend. Be sure to turn up the volume on your computer to hear the accompanying music. Hope you enjoy!

Melissa Sanchez.

http://smilebox.com/playEmail/4f4445774e444d774d6e77784e6a49334d6a59344e673d3d0d0a&sb=1

Documentary

The link below is a documentary about the fight for equal rights for Mexican-Americans in the US that began in Texas.

It airs on Feb. 23 on most local PBS stations. You might want to check your local listing for date and air time.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/introduction

Marty Orozco, daughter of Lorenzo and Janie Orozco, shared this information with us.

Paul Negrete to ride in MS 150 from Houston to Austin

Dear Family,

Hello! Once again, I've registered for the BP MS 150 to fulfill a personal challenge, and also to help the National MS Society fund research, advocate for change and help people with MS and their families lead powerful lives. I believe in the work they do and want to be part of it. Support me in my upcoming ride in the BP MS 150 on April 18-19.

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disorder that affects people in many different ways. It could be paralysis one day, loss of vision the next or impaired memory the day after that. Living with MS means living with uncertainty. When it comes to MS, only two things are certain: Another American is diagnosed every hour of every day and many people are joining the movement toward a world free of MS including me.

The BP MS 150 ride is the largest non-profit event of its kind in North America with 13,000 cyclists, 3,000 volunteers and countless supporters and spectators. They're great fun and the funds they raise go toward research aimed at treating and eventually curing MS. They also provide education, information, direct financial aid and scholarships to individuals and families living with MS.

The National MS Society believes that moving is not just something you can or can't do, but rather is who you are. This is why they produce events like the BP MS 150 to raise funds for research, as well as comprehensive programs and services for people with MS moving closer to a world free of MS.

When you support the BP MS 150, you become a part of the powerful movement that will end MS forever.

Please, donate online today at:

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/pnegrete

I appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Thank you,


Paul Negrete
Team HCC NW

pnegrete@mathinc.net

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/pnegrete
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/hccnw

Chevron Houston Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)

Howdy. I hope you don’t mind me using this distribution list but I would like to let you all know that on Sunday, January 18th, I will be running the Chevron Houston Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). I will be participating in the “Run for A Reason” charity program that is connected to the race. I will be running for CanCare of Houston, an interfaith cancer support network. I’m running in memory of my dad, Thomas Montelongo, who fought stomach cancer. I would appreciate any support for my cause. Any amount is appreciated! You can find my fundraising page at the following to learn more:

http://www.active.com/donate/cancare2009/ricmontelongo

My goal is to raise $1,000 (with the Orozco clan, that should be easy! J )

If you are in the Houston area on Jan. 18th, I would love to see your support in person at the race! My wife Angie can help us get a prime viewing spot at the halfway point, which is at the University of St. Thomas, where she works. If you haven’t seen a race, it is fun and exciting. You are sure to see me! Let us know if you can.

Thanks and hope you all have a great holiday!

Ric
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Ricardo Montelongo, Ph.D.
Director, Academic Enhancement
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Ph: (409) 741-4343
Fax: (409) 741-4344
http://www.tamug.edu/acen/