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Sunday Concerned Group Congratulations to Oddie Martinez

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This letter, dated March 12, 1978 is from the Sunday Concerned Group. The Sunday Concerned Group, also known as the Menudo Club was a civil rights coordinating committee based at Impact Presbyterian Church. This letter offers their congratulations to Oddie Martinez on his election to Redlands City Council. Martinez later became mayor of Redlands. The letter reads: "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for your successful campaign to gain a seat on the Redlands city council. I belive the people of Redlands made it clear that they want people of high ideals and willingness to serve the community on the city council. In you, they found such an individual. Throughout your career, you have demonstrated the attributes of the finest leadership. Your involvement in social and civic groups further shows how concerned you are with bettering the community. Once again, congratulations! We look forward to working with you in the coming months. Sincerly yours, Augie Medina."

Civil Rights Activism

Impact Presbyterian Church, Redlands (Calif.)

March, 1978

Sunday Concerned Group, signed by Augie Medina

3/12/1978

Inland Mexican Heritage, Courtesy of Ernest Medina

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English

Vasquez, Antonio Gonzalez, and Genevieve Carpio. Mexican Americans in Redlands. Charleston, S.C: Arcadia Publishing, 2012.