Fellow Texas Democrats:
I am so honored to have been chosen by you as your Chair of our Great Texas Democratic Party. The overwhelming support from our Party rank and file was humbling. Thank you so much!
I would like to thank Rachel Barrios Van Os and Fidel "Ace" Acevedo for their sacrifice in their race for Chair. I know that their love of our Democratic Party is what drove them in this back breaking pace of a statewide campaign. To both of you, congratulations for your commitment to our Party and know that we welcome your continued leadership and work in our Party.
The real work now begins. Much remains to be done. But knowing that, not only is our cause just and right, it is a cause that comes with Hope. As I have stressed to you throughout this campaign for a year and a half, there are more of "Us" than "Them". Our challenge is to assemble strategies that will ensure that Our Base is engaged, energized and involved in the electoral process. This is doable my friends - but not without a lot of hard work and smart thinking. But, if there is one thing that I am sure of it is that we are smarter than they are and the Republican assault on our families in Texas drives us to want to work harder than ever. Texas families are depending on us to succeed. We cannot fail - WE MUST NOT FAIL!!!
So let's get to work. Let's turn this thing around. And, let's bring the visionary, strong and compassionate leadership to our Great State that our families deserve.
And let's have some fun doing it, my friends!
Gilberto Hinojosa
Chair of the Texas Democratic Party
Fired Up and Ready to Go!
ReplyDeleteThere is a new leader representing the Democratic Party of Texas, Gilberto Hinojosa. As I watched the election of our new Chair, it reminded me of the time spent with my family, on the Mall, watching our President, Barack Obama, give his inauguration address to the world. He had forever changed the face of the Presidency and his message of hope had re-energized a Party and a Nation. I felt that same sense of pride, awe and anticipation, as our new Chair spoke to us about his vision for the Texas Democratic Party.
Chairman Hinojosa rejuvenated the “Yes We Can” for me. His election validated that We Can bring Hispanics, Afro-Americans and Caucasians together, to build a stronger, innovative, smart and winning Party. We can change the face of Texas.
I left the Convention knowing we have work to do. Our platform is historic. As Democrats we stand shoulder to shoulder in support of affordable healthcare, education, women’s rights, job creation and defending our Democracy.
Yes, we have work to do, but I am fired up and ready to go! Will you join me!
Marlene Byndon
Proud Democrat