This document summarizes an event commemorating the 163rd anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo through an exhibition at the Arizona State Museum in Tucson. It thanks organizers and donors who made the event possible. The treaty promoted peace, diversity, and understanding, and the exhibition hopes to have a similar impact in the local community.

1. Bienvenida
Buenas noches y una
bienvenida a todos Fifth Annual
presentes. Amistades y el Segundo de Febrero
comité Segundo de Febrero Commemorative Dinner
agradece su presencia. January 28, 2011 | Tucson, Ariz.
I welcome you tonight to this educational and cultural event. Image provided by U.S. National Archives
TREATY OF
This is a defining, historic moment for us as a community. We
are bringing the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo from the U.S.
National Archives in Washington, D.C. to Tucson.
GUADALUPE
We have come together to commemorate the writing and signing
of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, one of the oldest treaties
in the United States of America. On February 2nd, the Treaty, a
living document, will celebrate 163 years in existence.
I want to personally thank Pima County Attorney Barbara
LaWall, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, and Beth Grindell,
Director of the Arizona State Museum, for their part in making HIDALGO
1848 PROJECT
this event a reality. Our donors in Tucson and Phoenix, planning
committee members, project lideres, community organizations,
families, and community volunteers all deserve much gratitude
for their support and belief in this project.
Please join Amistades in commemorating the Treaty by visiting Opening February 2, 2011
the exhibit at the Arizona State Museum during the month
of February and attending the Public Symposium & Teacher
Workshop at the University of Arizona on February 12, 2011.
It is our hope that the Treaty will promote peace, diversity, With much gratitude, The opening night
understanding, and unity in the Tucson community, Southern Amistades, Inc. recognizes reception celebrating
U.S. Congressman Raúl M. the Treaty of Guadalupe
Arizona, and the state. Grijalva, who has served Hidalgo exhibition is
as an Honorary Committee generously hosted by:
Respectfully, Member for the project
since its inception in 2009.
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Ricardo M. Jasso Proceeds benefit Amistades, Inc., a Latino-led, Latino-serving, 501 (c) 3 680 W. Prince Road, Suite 110,
Founder/Chief Executive Officer nonprofit community development and substance abuse prevention
organization. Culture is used as a core component in all of the organization’s
Tucson, Ariz. 85705
Phone 520-882-8777
community activities and services. If you would like information about Fax 520-882-8886
making a donation, e-mail claudiajassostevens@amistadesinc.org. www.amistadesinc.org Original artwork by
10058A 1/11 RMS
Ramón Vázquez y Sánchez

2. Project Donors Board Members
Ernie Feliz, Pinal County
Dinner Program Patrocinador Oficial
Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall
Carlos Gonzalez, Aztlan Associates
Felicia Granillo-Mendivil, Raytheon
Ricardo M. Jasso, Amistades, Inc.
Patrocinadores de Oro
Arizona Community Foundation
Commerce Bank of Arizona
Francesca LoMonaco, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Community Partnership of Southern Arizona Rene Salgado, R & S Enterprises
Entertainment Ruth Reed-Miller
Gabriel Ayala Patrocinadores de Plata
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Book Signing
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment
Pinal Hispanic Council
Community Outreach Volunteers
Rosemont Copper Stephen Friedrichs
The Partnership
Janis C. Gallego
Welcome by Master of Ceremonies The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson
US Bank Dr. Manuel Medina
Raul Aguirre Wells Fargo
Fernando Mendivil
REA Media Group Patrocinadores de Cobre
Arizona Youth Partnership
Dr. Juan Paz
La Frontera Humberto N. Stevens
Blessing Trang Taylor Nguyen
Father Raul Trevizo Project Underwriters
American Family Insurance/Nizar Sukkar, Treaty Ground Transport
St. John’s Parish Chicanos Por La Causa, Treaty Article IX
Compadres, LLC, Treaty Article X
Segundo de Febrero Committee
Familia Corona, Treaty Article X Ricardo M. Jasso, Amistades, Inc.
Remarks Honorary Committee Member Raúl M. Grijalva, Treaty Case
Ramón Vásquez y Sánchez, Original Artwork
Chair
Ricardo M. Jasso Raytheon/HOLA, Graphics & Printing
Stillwell House & Garden, Corporate Breakfast
Founder/CEO, Amistades, Inc. TERROS, Inc., Treaty Article IX Cindy Corona, Community Advocate
Marketing Chair
Media Partners
Dinner Arizona Bilingual Magazine
Azteca America Tucson 14 Mary Anne Fout, Arizonans For Prevention
Clear Channel Radio, Tejano 1600
Clear Channel Radio, Mia 97.1 Organizational Chair
Henry “Hank” Oyama REA Media Group
Segundo De Febrero Agradacimiento Especial Frank Garcia, Community Advocate
Community Leadership Award El Herradero Supermarket
Safeway
Volunteer Chair
Rosalva Bullock Walgreens
Walmart
Community Advocate Felicia Granillo-Mendivil, Raytheon
Patrocinadores Production Chair
Beth Grindell
Keynote Presentation Bob & Beth Walkup
Cynthia Garcia B. Joseph Howell, Arizona Youth Partnership
Richard Griswold del Castillo Daniel Stoltzfus
Don Newman Venue Chair
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Felicia Granillo-Mendivil
Scholar and Author Global Distributions Solutions
Greg Solares & Magdalena Verdugo Lisa Teyechea, Community Advocate
Irma Jasso Cape
Jack & Rosie Marquez Registration Chair
Pensamientos Jenny Montijo
Josefina M. Jasso
Ralph Varela Juan Carlos Carlon
Julian Etienne Gomez-Baranda
MarÍa C. Federico Brummer, TUSD Mexican
Pinal Hispanic Council Leslie Shultz Crist American Studies
Mario Aguilar
Maritza Broce
Public Relations Chair
Closing Remarks Marty Esparza
Mary Anne Fout
Oralia Jasso Claudia Jasso-Stevens
Velia V. Rangel Community Development Consultant
Victor & Christina Sanchez