I am an American. An American of Hispanic Descent. I am no different from my any other Americans of different culture. I am proud of my background; heritage just like any other American is of her/his culture.

I do not like to ask for handouts or charity, just like my other Americans. I prefer to work, a job, not welfare. I find that I am not alone when I say that we, Americans, regardless of culture, prefer to be employed or to practice entrepreneurship on equal basis. I do not want any special favors nor do I want to be singled-out because the color of my skin is darker or lighter. I want the same things that the other Americans of their culture want; an opportunity to a decent education, employment, home and a safe place to raise my family.

My family roots were here before the United States annexed our soil as one to make us one (several states) of the United States. I am not a foreigner, just a human being. My first language was not English. This does not make me less. Perhaps if we look up to individuals who speak more than one language we would be better prepared. On my mother’s side, I am of Native-American Descent, (Mayan, Yaqui and Aztec) who resided in Mexico. On my father’s side, it is of German and Spanish descent, they came to Mexico seeking freedom from oppression in their country.

I want every opportunity that is given to my other fellow Americans of different cultures. I want the respect, the love as a human being, an opportunity to serve each other equally, an opportunity for equal education, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and all my constitutional rights to practice in those freedoms.

As for my family, we have given ourselves to this great country, the United States of America. We hold just about every decorative medal that the United States Armed Services has to offer, including the United States Congressional Medal of Honor, and others that follow.

I am proud to be an American, an American of Hispanic Descent (Mexican Heritage)! Encourage your children to learn a second language and encourage them to continue with their education.

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George H. Benavides is a former U.S. Presidential Elector (1989) and Decorated Vietnam Veteran, and resides in Glendale, Arizona

George has an exemplary record of public service, starting as a decorated Viet Nam Air Force veteran, and has worked for and with local, county, state and federal leaders, including the Arizona Department of Revenue, the Maricopa County Assessor Office, Maricopa County Community Colleges District, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and the Arizona State Board of Equalization (SBOE).

George’s solid record public service includes the Maricopa County Board of Equalization (1993); Arizona State Board of Equalization (SBOE – 2001 – 2011); Served as a Hearing Officer to Maricopa County; Pima County; Pinal County; Yavapai County; Mohave County; and Navajo County; City of Glendale Housing Authority (Vice Chair – 2002); and (volunteer as the Chairperson – 2002) of the Glendale Sister Cities Program.

George has been a life-long Republican, and was very active in the Republican Party of Texas. He was one of the first Hispanics elected to the Texas presidential electoral college, and worked on the campaigns of President George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.

George has solid conservative values and is very pro-business and can be expected to promote Arizona and grow our economy. We believe his background as both a life-long conservative Republican and Hispanic gives him a unique perspective, and the ability to reach out beyond the traditional GOP base in Arizona. He is already an exemplary leader with deep knowledge of how government works – and sometimes doesn’t work – and we heartily endorse George Benavides for Arizona State House of Representatives, Legislature District 20!

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About Us – Cafe Con Leche Republicans is a national organization of Republicans who welcome “New Americans”, defined as immigrants and family of recent immigrants. Our mission is to make America and the GOP, more welcoming to “New Immigrants” through political activism, “in-reach” and education within the Republican Party, and lobbying government to adopt more immigrant friendly policies. We also seek to bring more conservative and moderate “New Americans” to the Republican Party. These efforts will strengthen the GOP, and lead more Republicans to embrace welcoming policies for immigrants and their families. We have chapters in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada, and California. Our members and leadership are predominantly Hispanic, though we define ourselves by mission and guiding principles, not ethnicity, and we welcome all who share our goals. Our leadership is 100% Republican.
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