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[S. Res. 597 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 597

  Designating the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and ending on 
October 14, 2006, as ``National Hispanic Media Week'', in honor of the 
                  Hispanic media of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2006

Mr. Domenici (for himself, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Bingaman, and 
 Mr. Nelson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                           November 16, 2006

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION



  Designating the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and ending on 
October 14, 2006, as ``National Hispanic Media Week'', in honor of the 
                  Hispanic media of the United States.

Whereas, for almost 470 years, the United States has benefitted from the work of 
        Hispanic writers and publishers;
Whereas more than 600 Hispanic publishers circulate more than 20,000,000 copies 
        of publications every week in the United States;
Whereas 1 out of every 8 citizens of the United States is served by a Hispanic 
        publisher;
Whereas the Hispanic press informs many citizens of the United States about the 
        great political, economic, and social issues of the day;
Whereas the Hispanic press of the United States particularly focuses on 
        informing and promoting the well-being of the Hispanic community of the 
        United States; and
Whereas, by commemorating the achievements of the Hispanic press, the Senate 
        acknowledges the important role that the Hispanic press has played in 
        the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and 
        ending on October 14, 2006, as ``National Hispanic Media 
        Week'', in honor of the Hispanic Media of the United States; 
        and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the week with appropriate programs and activities.
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