NCLR’s 40th Anniversary is in 2008, and we kicked off our yearlong celebration on March 3 with the Official Grand Opening of the Raul Yzaguirre Building and Dedication of the new Plaza de los Afiliados. NCLR's partners, friends, and familia gathered on this special day to unveil this permanent landmark for the Hispanic community in the nation’s capitol only a few blocks from the White House.
Please join us in recognizing our 40th Anniversary Honorary Committee, a distinguished body comprising leaders who have played a critical role in NCLR’s creation and many achievements throughout its 40-year history and whose contributions have been instrumental in the success of this great American institution. During this year of commemoration, we offer our deepest appreciation and thank them for their leadership, commitment, sacrifice, and passion for NCLR’s mission and the advancement of our community.
- Maclovio Barraza, Founding Board Chair (in memoriam)
- Dr. Ernesto Galarza, Founder (in memoriam)
- Herman Gallegos, Founder and first Executive Director
- Carmen Samora, daughter of Dr. Julian Samora, Founder and member of the Board of Directors
- Stina Santiestevan, wife of Henry Santiestevan, Founding member and former Executive Director
- Raul Yzaguirre, former President and CEO
- Dr. Audrey Alvarado, former Board Chair
- Rita DiMartino, former Board Chair
- Angela Fischman, daughter of Irma Flores-Gonzales, former Board Chair
- Monica Lozano, former Board Chair
- The Honorable Arabella Martinez, Founding Affiliate (Spanish-Speaking Unity Council) and former Board member
- Janet Murguía, President and CEO
- Ramón Murguía, former Board Chair
- The Honorable Ed Pastor, former Board Chair
- Juan Patlan, Founding Affiliate (Mexican American Unity Council) and former Board Chair
- Tony Salazar, former Board Chair
- Dr. Marta Sotomayor, former Board Chair
- Gilbert Vasquez, former Board Chair
- José Villarreal, former Board Chair
Throughout the year, NCLR will celebrate with events and activities highlighting four decades of impact and influence in the Latino community and setting an agenda to continue our work in building a hopeful future for millions.
We invite you to learn more about our organization, our key partners, and our achievements together over the last 40 years by clicking on the links that follow:
