[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 499 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 499

  Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Research and 
     Service Agency and commending the directors and staff of that 
   organization for addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and 
                          Hispanic Americans.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 23, 2004

  Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. 
   Serrano, Mr. Hinojosa, and Mr. Rodriguez) submitted the following 
     concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Research and 
     Service Agency and commending the directors and staff of that 
   organization for addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and 
                          Hispanic Americans.

Whereas the Latin American Research and Service Agency (in this preamble 
        referred to as ``LARASA''), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, was 
        incorporated on March 13, 1964, for the purpose of ``improving the 
        industrial, economic, social, and spiritual conditions'' among Latino 
        and Hispanic people in the United States;
Whereas LARASA, through social-action research methods and culturally relevant 
        outreach strategies, has developed culturally competent intervention 
        programs and strategies to address the needs of Latino and Hispanic 
        people;
Whereas LARASA has worked in creative and innovative ways to bring greater 
        public attention to the economic, educational, health, and social 
        welfare of the Latino and Hispanic communities in this Nation;
Whereas LARASA has funded scholarships and employment training programs that 
        have benefited many thousands of Latino and Hispanic Americans;
Whereas LARASA has organized seminars and research projects that have advanced 
        understanding of complex public policy issues facing all communities in 
        the United States, particularly communities of people of color; and
Whereas LARASA has made significant contributions to improve the civil rights of 
        Americans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Latin American 
        Research and Service Agency and congratulates the organization 
        on reaching this important milestone;
            (2) commends the board of directors, executive director, 
        and staff of the Latin American Research and Service Agency for 
        addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and Hispanic 
        Americans; and
            (3) expresses appreciation to the Latin American Research 
        and Service Agency for outstanding contributions to public 
        policy.
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