110 HRES 277 IH: Expressing support for the designation and U.S. House of Representatives 2007-03-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2007 Mr. Grijalva submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation and goals of 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; Whereas, by commemorating the achievements of the Hispanic press, the House of Representatives acknowledges the important role that the Hispanic press has played in the history of the United States; and Whereas the second week of October has previously been designated as National Hispanic Media Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the importance of the Hispanic press of the United States in informing and promoting the well-being of the Hispanic community of the United States; (2)supports the designation of an appropriate week as National Hispanic Media Week in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States; and (3)encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.