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In the late 1960's, Mr. Atanacio Garcia (b1927-d 2014) began his journey to advocate for construction of a swimming pool. The facility would serve the San Antonio West Side community at a time when it had few resources for youth and families. Sidney Lanier High School was expanded in 1975.
The swimming pool was built in 1981 across the
In the late 1960's, Mr. Atanacio Garcia (b1927-d 2014) began his journey to advocate for construction of a swimming pool. The facility would serve the San Antonio West Side community at a time when it had few resources for youth and families. Sidney Lanier High School was expanded in 1975.
The swimming pool was built in 1981 across the school and became known as the San Antonio Natatorium.
Mr. Garcia's vision was born of a long-standing activism on behalf of the community. A retired United States Army veteran, he believed in service for the well-being of the community.
Did Mr. Atanacio Garcia dream that the swimming pool would eventually include various programs and that many, in the surrounding area and beyond, would benefit? Maybe yes, and he must have worked for that goal too,
On February 11, 2025, family, friends, members of the community, and Committee leaders from the City of San Antonio area heard a new request: to rename the San Antonio Natatorium in honor of Mr. Atanacio Garcia. One of those present was a young man from another school district who first swam in the pool when he was in the third grade and later entered trials for Olympic swimming.
Now, all these years later, petitions were heard to rename that same swimming pool/natatorium in Mr. Atanacio Garcia's honor. His vision of service is still alive! This drive is also born of a determination to advance resources and involves the community in its decisions.
In a month or two, the San Antonio City Council will decide whether to rename the Natatorium.
Stay tuned.
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"Jesus said to his disciples: 'There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves...And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory'." -Luke 21:25-27
While we do not know the day nor the hour that the Lord wil
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves...And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory'." -Luke 21:25-27
While we do not know the day nor the hour that the Lord will return, we prepare spiritually.
We wait with hope for He has promised our redemption.
As for me, I also believe that the Lord comes into our daily lives in unexpected ways with His Mercy. But I wait too and pray that I may recognize Him.
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“My heart is steadfast, God…Let me sing and chant praise...I will awake the dawn.”
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“My heart is steadfast, God…Let me sing and chant praise...I will awake the dawn.”
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