[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 554 Introduced in House (IH)]






107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 554

   Honoring Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career in film and for 
contributing to a greater appreciation of Hispanic-Americans both past 
                              and present.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 25, 2002

Mrs. Davis of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career in film and for 
contributing to a greater appreciation of Hispanic-Americans both past 
                              and present.

Whereas Paul Espinosa, a resident of San Diego, California, is one of the 
        Nation's most renowned and respected documentary filmmakers;
Whereas for more than 20 years Paul Espinosa's films have contributed to 
        fostering a greater understanding of the Latino community through their 
        portrayal of Hispanic-American life;
Whereas Paul Espinosa has received a national Emmy Award for News and 
        Documentary Achievement, 7 San Diego Emmys, 5 CINE Golden Eagle Awards, 
        and a Golden Mike Award, among other numerous awards;
Whereas the California Chicano News Media Association honored him with a 
        Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Association of Hispanic 
        Journalists inducted him into their Hall of Fame;
Whereas university and museum collections throughout the country contain 
        documentaries and films by Paul Espinosa and his works are often used in 
        university and high school curriculums in both the United States and 
        Mexico;
Whereas Paul Espinosa was named a Regents Lecturer at the University of 
        California, San Diego in 2000, and is frequently asked to lecture at 
        numerous universities on his films;
Whereas in addition to directing and producing documentaries for public 
        television, Paul Espinosa established the KPBS Office of Latino Affairs 
        in 1980;
Whereas Paul Espinosa serves as the namesake and inspiration for the 
        establishment of film festivals in California and Texas;
Whereas his involvement with the Media Arts Center of San Diego has yielded such 
        initiatives such as the Teen Producer's Project which encourages youth 
        to explore careers in the media arts field and become the next 
        generation of producers, writers, directors, and actors; and
Whereas regardless of venue, whether classroom, public television, or museum, 
        Paul Espinosa educates a variety of audiences through his films: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors Paul Espinosa 
for an exceptional career and thanks him for his accomplishments in 
film, for promoting introspection and dialogue, and for contributing to 
a greater appreciation of Hispanic-Americans both past and present.
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