In addition to his work in the areas of housing. banking and community development. HENRY was a tireless fighter against discrimination and injustice. Congressman GONZALEZ was a champion for the rights of all minorities and championed the cause for civil rights of MexicanAmericans and immigrants. He successfully opposed the Bracero Act and spoke throughout his career against antiimmigrant. and antiworker legislation. His first piece of legislation as a Congressman was a resolution calling for the abolition of the poll tax that still existed in five States in early 1960s. His action led to the adoption of the 24th amendment to the U.S.
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