04/01/2026
2026 Texas Vietnam Veterans Luncheon- The Chamber Office would like to thank the following for being part of this annual event to honor our Vietnam Veterans. Invocation and Meal Prayer by Pastor John Work, First Baptist Church-Big Wells, and National Anthem by Retired Air Force Sgt. Mary Henrichson. Dimmit County Officials for use of the conference center and Carrizo Springs Voluntary Fire Dept. for ladder truck to display the flags. Dimmit County Judge Martha Ponce was unable to attend due to another obligation but her staff attended in her behalf. Meal and Raffle sponsors: The Style Shop, Prime Bank of Texas, First State Bank of Uvalde, HEB, Lyte Fiber, Hinesman Construction, Prime Properties of Texas, Mrs. Baird’s Bakery, County Attorney Daniel Gonzalez, District Clerk Maricela Gonzalez, Commissioner Valerie Rubalcaba, Rositas Restaurant, County Clerk Claudia McDaniel, Crescent Energy, Laura Hrovatic, Mary Henrichson, Judge Sonia Perez, Commissioner Alonso Carmona, Judge Pito Esquivel, Commissioner Jose Urenda, Commissioner Valerie Talamantes, Mr. Johnny Munoz and Star S Ranch. Chamber Directors present for event: Alice Guerra, Jeff Davis, Dave Seydel, Lydia Seiple, and Jimmie Lopez. Meal servers: Diana Martinez, Alice Guerra, Kimmie Kellum, Laura Hrovatic, Katy Hrovatic, Mary Triplitt, Tanya McDill and Orlando Marines. The ceremony included the story of Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez from Lindau and tribute was given to two local Vietnam Veterans who have recently passed away, Roberto Navarro from Asherton ( his wife Lupita was in attendance) and Francisco Garcia from La Pryor. The Chamber Office is thankful to the men and women who faithfully served our country. May God bless them and their families.
