LULAC 102 INVITES YOU TO:

FT.WORTH CHORIZO & MENUDO

Saturday, June 8th, 2024

Hosted by:

President, Delma Gorostieta, LULAC Chapter 102

LULAC National President Domingo Garcia

Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Place:  Cabrito Nuevo Leon Restaurant Fort Worth

1544 Ellis Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Please be respectful to our speakers, if you plan to attend the breakfast, please plan to stay for the full program.

Constable Sandra Lee

For Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7

Sandra D. Lee was elected to the office of Tarrant County Constable Precinct 7 in November 2020. Her career experience had been in education, yet the voters continued to trust in her by electing her as Constable. She focused her candidacy on bridging the gap between law enforcement and the minority community. Her 12 years with Mansfield ISD Police Department as a Truancy Officer taught her a lot about bridging that gap.

Sandra has lived in Tarrant County for 34 years. She and her husband, Kevin have been married for 39 years. They raised 3 children and lived in Precinct 7 for over 26 years.

Sandra has worked in education for over 30 years starting out as a volunteer in the public school system. She began working in classrooms as a teacher’s assistant, served on PTAs, and Site Base Management for her children’s elementary school. She ended her career in education in December of 2020, after being elected as Constable.

After being sworn in as Constable on January 1, 2021, Sandra attended the police academy to become a licensed Texas Peace Officer. She graduated in July of 2021 and officially became Constable in Precinct 7.

Sandra became the first female and African American to be elected as a Constable in Pct. 7. She supports and encourages youth through her First Gen Scholarship and contributes as an R. Life Community Organization board member. She looks forward to continuing her work with youth and supporting the families living in Precinct 7.

Constable Pete Munoz

For Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 5

Pedro “Pete” Muñoz was elected to the office of Tarrant County Constable in the 2020 General election. He was able to prevail in a multi-candidate field where he unseated an incumbent. His candidacy focused on his stellar career in law enforcement, and his plans to engage the Precinct 5 Constable Office in the community.

Pete was born in Fort Worth and raised in the North Side community. He grew up as one of 5 children to hard working parents that emigrated from Mexico in the 70’s and became naturalized U.S. citizens in the 80’s. Pete married his high school sweetheart, Edna (Maldonado) Muñoz, and have been married for over 22 years. Pete and Edna have raised three children in Fort Worth and are deeply rooted in the community.

Pete has served over 20 years as a Texas Peace Officer. In those years, he has held multiple respected positions including Patrol Officer, SWAT Operator, Criminal Interdiction, School Resource Officer, Deputy Constable, and Truancy Officer. Pete currently holds a Texas Master Peace Officer license; the highest level license for a police officer in the State of Texas.

Pete’s goal is to operate the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner. His office will continue to maintain safety and security for the Justice of the Peace Court, so citizens can conduct business in an efficient and safe environment. The office will also be proactive in efforts to build trust and confidence between law enforcement and our Tarrant County communities.

Ricky Rodriguez

North Richland Hills Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2

Councilman Ricky Rodriguez moved to North Richland Hills in 1999 at the age of 14. He met his wife, who teaches middle school English, while attending Richland High School. This summer they will celebrate 20 years of marriage. Together they have two children.

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For over ten years Ricky worked at Bell Helicopter, first as a janitor, then moved up through the company to purchasing. In 2015 he left Bell to focus on finishing his education. After his overnight shifts at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Haslet, Ricky drove to UNT and caught a couple of hours of sleep in his car until it was time for class. He did this for almost two years before graduating with a degree in Political Science, as he has always felt called to public service.

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Immediately following graduation, Ricky helped with some county-wide campaigns, then worked as an Outreach Representative for Congressman Ron Wright at his district office in Arlington. He then worked in Austin for State Rep. Jeff Cason as his Communications Director, then for the Tarrant County Republican Party as Executive Director, under Chairman Rick Barnes, helping to elect Republicans throughout the county.

Prior to being elected to NRH City Council, Councilman Rodriguez was a realtor and an insurance agent. In May 2024, he was elected as Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 in North Richland Hills.

Marq Clayton

For Tarrant County Criminal District Court 2 Judge

Marq Clayton is a native of Oklahoma City who relocated to Tarrant County during her grade school years. Marq pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. After six years as a senior pension analyst in corporate America, she transitioned to law, earning her Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas. Her legal career began as the first African American Assistant County Attorney in Hood County, Texas, before founding The Clayton Law Firm. Currently, she is a criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth, Texas, admitted to practice in the Northern and Eastern District Courts of the United States District Courts. Recognized as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2017 and 2021.

Marq is a proud mother to Ariana Lynn, 19, and Joshua Cayden, 9. She became pregnant with Ariana during her second year of undergraduate studies. Balancing coursework, a job, and a baby could have been defeating, but Marq managed to work, care for Ariana, and finish her Mathematics degree within the standard four years. Similarly, she became pregnant with Joshua during her second year of law school. This challenge was compounded by the need to prepare for and take the Texas bar exam as Joshua turned one.

Marq Clayton dedicates much of her time to community service through her nonprofit, the Girl2Girl Foundation, where she serves as the Executive Director. She is a board member of the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association in Tarrant County, providing the community with various legal clinics and seminars. She co-organized Tarrant County Lawyers Against Injustice, offering pro bono services to protestors who were unlawfully arrested.

Marq is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Xi Theta Omega chapter in Arlington, Texas, where she serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer and leads the Global Impact Committee. Her involvement extends to other community-engaged organizations in and around the DFW metroplex. Driven by a strong desire to serve and help others, Marq is humanity-driven, fair, and trustworthy, principles she intends to uphold in her commitment on the bench.           

John Brender

For Tarrant County Criminal District Court 3 Judge

Vanessa Garcia

Center Director for Suvida Healthcare Clinic

Vanessa Garcia was raised in a low-income Hispanic neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX and became a first-generation college graduate with honors in academic achievements and leadership. Her passion for empowering others to embrace a rich cultural heritage is shaped by the experiences of parents who immigrated to the US during a period of large-scale migration from Central America. Their journey, alongside the broader context of civil unrest and economic challenges, inspires her to continually strive for excellence and to make a positive impact.

Understanding the importance of community support, Vanessa is a passionate advocate for Hispanic cultural considerations in healthcare, aiming to address disparities and promote equitable practices. With a background in Healthcare Administration encompassing management, marketing, and business development, Vanessa navigates complexities with ease and drives strategic initiatives forward.

In her leadership roles, such as her current position as Center Director at Suvida Healthcare, Vanessa focuses on shaping organizational strategies and driving transformative change. Her ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks has proven instrumental in achieving success.

Outside of the office, she finds joy in a cross-cultural marriage, alongside three energetic dogs. Family is at the core of everything, and she cherishes spending time with loved ones and exploring nature. 

LULAC Council102 does not endorse any political  candidate or political organization. Any guests, speakers and sponsors; or views expressed by guests, speakers, sponsors, members or attendees, at the Chorizo and Menudo breakfast, do not constitute an endorsement by nor reflect the LULAC Council 102, its affiliates, members or the national organization.