Representative Marquez & Representative Riddle
Okay, once again, I have to give credit where credit is due, so now its Marquez’s turn.
For all of Representative Chavez’s faults, she was the one legislator that would stand up for Chicanos and Latinos in El Paso whenever there was an issue in which there needed to be the proverbial line drawn in the sand.
Case in point, the move by Board of Education to minimize or remove key historical figures. Chavez was at her best during this time and was able to coordinate a response very quickly. It’s not something she did for votes, but she did it because it was the right thing to do.
When Chavez lost, I was concerned that there wouldn’t be anyone around to fill that void of Chicano leadership.
I’m not saying the Marquez is ready to step in to that role, but I have to give her props for something she told me about the other day.
Representative Marquez said she personally called Representative Riddle to express her displeasure with the anti-immigrant bills she filed.
I admire that she did so and she should be recognized for it. Marquez told me that she told Riddle that “these are hateful bills”. When I asked what was Riddle’s response Marquez explained that Riddle became a little shaken.
Marquez didn't intend to shake her up, but wanted her to know that she wasn't happy about the proposed legislation and wanted her colleague to understand why.
Now I am even more proud of Marquez. I’m glad that she called her colleague out for filing those bills and yes, I’m glad she rattled her cage, even if it was unintentional. I know that’s shallow of me. If you don’t like that about me, too bad because a) I don’t care if it bothers you and b) you can stop reading my blog anytime you feel like it if you feel that strongly about it.
I’m only sorry I wasn’t there to get it on video!
And if you are wondering, yes I did call Riddle’s office to get comment on her lagrimas de cocodrilo. Her Austin office directed me to her field office and I left a message with her field office and have not heard back from her office as of the time of this post.
Marquez did tell me that Riddle said she respected the fact that Marquez personally called to express her displeasure rather than doing it through the media.
Well done Representative Marquez, well done.
For all of Representative Chavez’s faults, she was the one legislator that would stand up for Chicanos and Latinos in El Paso whenever there was an issue in which there needed to be the proverbial line drawn in the sand.
Case in point, the move by Board of Education to minimize or remove key historical figures. Chavez was at her best during this time and was able to coordinate a response very quickly. It’s not something she did for votes, but she did it because it was the right thing to do.
When Chavez lost, I was concerned that there wouldn’t be anyone around to fill that void of Chicano leadership.
I’m not saying the Marquez is ready to step in to that role, but I have to give her props for something she told me about the other day.
Representative Marquez said she personally called Representative Riddle to express her displeasure with the anti-immigrant bills she filed.
I admire that she did so and she should be recognized for it. Marquez told me that she told Riddle that “these are hateful bills”. When I asked what was Riddle’s response Marquez explained that Riddle became a little shaken.
Marquez didn't intend to shake her up, but wanted her to know that she wasn't happy about the proposed legislation and wanted her colleague to understand why.
Now I am even more proud of Marquez. I’m glad that she called her colleague out for filing those bills and yes, I’m glad she rattled her cage, even if it was unintentional. I know that’s shallow of me. If you don’t like that about me, too bad because a) I don’t care if it bothers you and b) you can stop reading my blog anytime you feel like it if you feel that strongly about it.
I’m only sorry I wasn’t there to get it on video!
And if you are wondering, yes I did call Riddle’s office to get comment on her lagrimas de cocodrilo. Her Austin office directed me to her field office and I left a message with her field office and have not heard back from her office as of the time of this post.
Marquez did tell me that Riddle said she respected the fact that Marquez personally called to express her displeasure rather than doing it through the media.
Well done Representative Marquez, well done.
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