September 16, 2011

First panel:
The Comité Centro Mexicano commemorates the same respect and sense of equality dictated by this historical plaque. With great honor we re-dedicate it in honor of all humanity on this date.

From 1948 to 1975, El Centro Mexicano, adjacent to Southside Park at 2216 6th Street, was the primary community center for Sacramento's population of Mexican descent.

El Comité Centro Mexicano conmemora el mismo respeto y sentido de igualidad dictados en esta placa histórica. Con gran honor rededicamos a toda la humanidad en esta fecha.
Robert Fong, Sacramento City Council · Lisa C. Prince, Citizen · Sergio E. Betancourt, Citizen · Paul Trudeau, Citizen · Nemesio Tony Ortiz, Citizen
Second Panel (Original Plaque):
Centro Mexicano de Sacramento
Dedicado a la cultura y bienestar social de la colonia mexicana del valle de Sacramento (Proyecto Original del Comité Pro-Hogar Mexicano, 1938)
Arquitecto. L.F. Starks. · Contratista, F.W Clark.
Se comenzó la obra el 5 de Mayo de 1948. Se inauguró el 14 de Agosto del mismo año, siendo
Consul De Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Adolfo G. Dominguez
A cuyo esfuerzo personal se debe este edificio
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Formaban la mesa directiva:
Manuel Rey, Presidente · Luis Navarro, Vicepresidente · Agustin Ornelas, Secretario · Alberto Gonzalez, Tesorero
vocales
Jesus Bribiescas · Antonio Gaitan · Valentin Martinez
Placa donada por Southern Pacific Co.

English translation of the dedication on the second plaque:
Dedicated to the cultural and social welfare of the Mexican community of the Sacramento Valley.

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