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Dr. Garcia with his family at dedication of park On November 10, 1985 the Corpus Christi City Council dedicated a city park in Dr. Garcia’s name. From left to right: Wanda D.Garcia, Dr. Garcia and Mrs Garcia, Susie Garcia, Cecelia and Jimmy Akers.                     Dr. Garcia and Mrs. Wanda Garcia.                           H. P. Garcia Postoffice The main post office in Corpus Christi was renamed in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia on September 14, 1988. Additionally, in recognition of his service to the community, the city indigent-care clinic was renamed after him.

Compiled by Rebecca Saavedra ED.D., from items in the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Papers Special Collections and Archives, Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Dedicated to the memory and accomplishments of Dr. Garcia. Original web site design by Fausto Meza.

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