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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ

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On 2026-04-14, Representative Marc A. Veasey (D-TX-33) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2877] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Anita Nanez Martinez, a trailblazer whose leadership and dedication transformed the Dallas community and inspired Mexican-American generations. Born in 1925 and raised in Little Mexico, Anita Martinez demonstrated a passion for service from a very early age, leading grassroots efforts in her community as a teenager. Over the course of over six decades, she remained committed to uplifting others and strengthening her community. She founded the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico to instill pride and confidence in Hispanic youth through cultural education and the performing arts. Through this work, she empowered generations to embrace their heritage and pursue educational success, earning recognition at every level. In 1969 Ms. Martinez made history as the first Hispanic elected to the Dallas City Council and the first Hispanic woman elected to the city council of a major U.S. city. Her leadership brought meaningful change to underserved communities and advanced equity across Dallas. Today I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Anita Nanez Martinez for her extraordinary contributions. Her legacy of leadership, cultural pride, and everything that she has done inspire all of us. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2877] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANITA NANEZ MARTINEZ (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Anita Nanez Martinez, a trailblazer whose leadership and dedication transformed the Dallas community and inspired Mexican-American generations. Born in 1925 and raised in Little Mexico, Anita Martinez demonstrated a passion for service from a very early age, leading grassroots efforts in her community as a teenager. Over the course of over six decades, she remained committed to uplifting others and strengthening her community. She founded the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico to instill pride and confidence in Hispanic youth through cultural education and the performing arts. Through this work, she empowered generations to embrace their heritage and pursue educational success, earning recognition at every level. In 1969 Ms. Martinez made history as the first Hispanic elected to the Dallas City Council and the first Hispanic woman elected to the city council of a major U.S. city. Her leadership brought meaningful change to underserved communities and advanced equity across Dallas. Today I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Anita Nanez Martinez for her extraordinary contributions. Her legacy of leadership, cultural pride, and everything that she has done inspire all of us. ____________________