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Dedication, integrity, enthusiasm, and pride are words that describe Anita Martinez. Anita Nanez Martinez was born in Dallas, December 8, 1925, the fifth of six children born to Jose and Anita Nanez. She grew up in the area of town known as "Little Mexico." Mrs. Martinez describes her childhood as poor, but also states that she had no realization of being poor at the time. All the residents of the area were poor. Anita Martinez is proud of her family, her heritage, and culture. This pride combined with a great deal of caring for others and an incredible amount of energy has led to a full life of leadership, volunteerism, and accomplishment

As a young woman, Mrs. Martinez worked after school to help support her family. Her father died when she was young, leaving her mother to provide for herself and the children. The situation was compounded later by the death of her brother. Anita assumed the role of helping her mother care for the family. She held a goal for herself; to make life better for her family, herself and those around her. One of the first steps toward that goal was to finish high school. This diploma was a key to higher wages. Despite advice from others to drop out of school in order to work longer hours and being home more money, Anita stayed in school. This may have been a slower route to more money, but in her eyes it would mean enhanced opportunities for a higher paying job. The belief in the importance of education and the completion of high school remained one of the important ideas Mrs. Martinez held while working with young people.

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