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| | Division for Public Education: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2001: Henry B. Gonzalez |
 | | Though Henry B. Gonzalez was not raised in poverty, he suffered from much of the same bigotry as poorer, less educated Mexican Americansexperiences that fueled him throughout his career as a loyal defender of the common man from all ethnic and racial backgrounds. |
 | | Gonzalez began his service in elected office by winning a seat on the San Antonio City Council in 1953. |
 | | Throughout his career in Congress, Henry B. Gonzalez focused on the concerns of his constituents: affordable housing, truth in lending, protection for small business, reasonable interest rates, strong education, an adequate minimum wage, and equal opportunity, regardless of race, color, creed, or gender. |
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