[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 721 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 721

 Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia 
 del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their 
hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being 
                         of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 9, 2006

Ms. Solis (for herself, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Honda, 
    Mr. Towns, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Baca, Mr. Becerra, Mr. 
   Cardoza, Mr. Costa, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. 
   Hinojosa, Mr. Lantos, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Pastor, Mr. 
 Conyers, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Reyes, Ms. Roybal-
 Allard, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Salazar, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, 
Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Berkley, Ms. Lee, 
 Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Wexler, Ms. Watson, Mr. Meeks of New York, 
  Mr. Berman, Mr. Markey, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Harris, Mr. 
 McDermott, Mrs. Christensen, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Engel, 
   and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia 
 del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their 
hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being 
                         of the United States.

Whereas the aftermath of 40 years of internal political turmoil forced hundreds 
        of thousands of individuals in the Republic of El Salvador to flee that 
        country and seek peace and security in a new country, the United States;
Whereas Salvadoran-Americans constitute a significantly growing population in 
        the United States, with the majority living in the Los Angeles 
        metropolitan area, the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and various 
        other areas in the United States;
Whereas the history of the United States is a rich and enduring tapestry woven 
        with the threads of many remarkable lives, cultures, and events, and the 
        lives, work, and artistry of Salvadoran-Americans have added strength, 
        vitality, and purpose to that tapestry;
Whereas the maturing Salvadoran-American community continues to make great 
        economic and cultural contributions to daily life in the United States;
Whereas many of these Salvadoran-Americans actively participate in the United 
        States educational system, further promoting their sense of American 
        pride within communities in this country;
Whereas Salvadoran-American families should have an established day to 
        acknowledge the contribution and value of their culture to the United 
        States;
Whereas the strength of the Salvadoran-American culture can be preserved and 
        passed on to future generations;
Whereas Salvadoran-American families, communities, and generations that follow 
        are committed to maintain both Salvadoran and American cultures, while 
        promoting cultural interchange;
Whereas free of prejudices and as proud men and women, Salvadoran-Americans 
        participate and contribute to the social, educational, professional, and 
        political systems of the United States;
Whereas Salvadoran-American individuals, families, organizations, and 
        communities in cities and States across the Nation wish to share the 
        establishment of a nationally recognized and celebrated Salvadoran-
        American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno), beginning on August 6, 2005, and 
        to be celebrated by all generations that follow;
Whereas on August 6, 1525, the official founding of Villa De San Salvador was 
        declared in the Valle de las Hamacas (Valley of the Hammocks) where the 
        indigenous ancestors of El Salvador fought historic battles against the 
        submission and abuse of Spanish colonialism in order to preserve the 
        life and liberty of the Cuscatleco population; and
Whereas August 6 is a day of recognition for Salvadoran-Americans to celebrate 
        throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and 
ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in 
recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, 
dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the 
United States.
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