Go Tejano Day

WORDS OF A WARRIOR - Little Joe

March 19, 2008 11:47 am John Tejano Day at the 2008 Houston Rodeo

Many great thanks and kudos to many fine people who showed courage and support for a just and noble cause concerning issues with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The awesome leadership displayed by Houston officials, community leaders, radio personalities, and event coordinators concluded a three part protest series that brought out families and friends, young and old, all together in a great spirit of unity and pride.See more great photos by clicking here!

So many to name, but I proudly acknowledge Senator Mario Gallegos, Ret. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Ben Mendez – Chairman/VIVE Tejano-Houston, Communication and Contact Person and many other hats worn by Ruben Cubillos – Cofounder VIVE Tejano, and of course the musical stars, my compas, Ruben Ramos and Roberto Pulido.The press conference held in Houston February 26th was way beyond our expectations in number of attendance and effectiveness.

The rally in Jones Plaza in Houston on March 9th was a sight to see and wonderful experience of the heart. Well produced with attendance beyond capacity and an afternoon filled with love, joy, fun and pride for all, with great speakers at the podium. To my band La Familia and its leader, Tom Cruz, QUE CHINGONES SON!!The protest rally on March 16th, in front of the Reliant Stadium on Go Tejano Day ending with yet another press conference was indescribably fantastic!! Grandparents, grandchildren, amigos, amigas, compadres, comadres, mamaces, papaces, hermonos, hermanas and todos los movidos! A total display of nuestra cultura, nuestra tradicion, nuestra gente and nuestra familia, all bound and united by the love for nuestra musica!! Musica Chicana/Tejana!! What an incredible day of uplifting spirit, and cultural pride. Viva la gente! Way to go Tejanos, you made us proud!

In closing I say to you, I hope that in my lifetime I have done something inspiring and beneficial for the “greater good” of all people worthy enough to inspire others. I deeply believe that through love for one another and good deeds, humanity should be revered and remembered forever.

I humbly remain tu amigo y servidor, (your friend and servant),

Jose Maria de Leon Hernandez
Little Joe