South Texas people are not going to tolerate the wrong committed against Mr. Canales

RE: Johnny Canales Resolution Adherence

AGIF Commander Tony Morales

Dear Commander Morales,

Subject: Telemundo / NBC / GE Negotiations

At our 2006 AGIF-US National Conference held in Overland Park, Kansas, we unanimously ratified a resolution (Johnny Canales Resolution) outlining specific wrongs, hurtful and discriminatory transgressions (committed by NBC / Telemundo / GE) to Mr. Canales and the loss (of the Johnny Canales Show) to the South Texas Community. The resolution requested the AGIF-US support Johnny Canales and his case with Telemundo / NBC / GE. The resolution stated, should Telemundo / NBC / GE not agree to the terms we presented to them in Miami, Florida; numerous boycotts throughout the United States were to be conducted. The proposed boycotts were with the intent to send an influential message to the media giant Telemundo / NBC / General Electric. South Texas people are not going to tolerate the wrong committed against Mr. Canales. It is a wrong committed against a whole South Texas. The Johnny Canales Resolution passed unanimously. Now that Telemundo / NBC / General Electric have chosen not to agree to the terms we presented to them in Miami, Florida; we must proceed with what the resolution called for should no agreement be honored (should Telemundo / NBC / GE not agree to the terms).

We must now conduct our Nation wide boycott.

The AGIF-US has always been a big advocate defending the rights of individuals whom have been discriminated against. The AGIF-US has always been the voice speaking out for those individuals unable to speak for themselves. Now today, the AGIF-US must continue to demand Mr. Canales’ and South Texas’ rights are protected.

From the genesis, the AGIF National Civil Rights Director and lead representative in advocacy of Mr. Canales and the South Texas Community; has been in communication with Telemundo / NBC networks. Both network entities have informed us of unsanctioned communications (circumventing contact) regarding Mr. Johnny Canales / “Johnny Canales Show” negotiations. For several years, as the National Civil Rights Director of the American GI Forum (AGIF-US) Joe A Ortiz has worked under multiple National Commanders, this is the first time a National Commander inserts (forces) himself into negotiations of a case being overseen by the AGIF-US National Civil Rights Director. Not only is this action undermining and usurping. With all due respect to Commander Morales, one must question and challenge his involvement / capacity in the aforementioned unsanctioned negotiations (circumventing contact). Mr. Victor Cabral said, "he would not communicate with Mr. Ortiz because the negotiations were being handled between Mr. Tony Morales and himself.
What has the intervention / involvement (of Commander Tony Morales) produced?
Is the outcome within the resolve of the Johnny Canales Resolution?
Was the “Johnny Canales Resolution” adhered to?
With regard to Mr. Canales’ livelihood, that of his family and the loss (of the Johnny Canales Show) to the South Texas Community; is this the brand of JUSTICE the American GI Forum (under Commander Tony Morales) demands?
For future reference and to prevent division within our ranks, please direct all circumventing contact back to the original AGIF spokesperson. This practice is not only proper it is honorable.

In the decorum and spirit of the National Conference and the resolutions, to wit, it is mandated the Johnny Canales Resolution be adhered to. As the AGIF National Civil Rights Director, it is Joe A Ortiz' duty to uphold the dignity, respect and unanimous ratification of the American GI Forum resolutions and in so doing preserve the honor and integrity (our WORD) of our hierarchical structure.

Respectfully,

Jaime Kenedeno
Kenedeno & Associates

National Hispanic Congressional Caucus