[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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        KILDEE HONORS THE HISPANIC INDEPENDENCE AWARDS CEREMONY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to 
the Hispanic Independence Awards Ceremony that will be held on 
Saturday, September 17, 1994, at Mott Community College in my hometown 
of Flint, MI.
  September is National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Hispanic 
Independence Awards Ceremony kicks off a month-long celebration of 
Hispanic culture, ideas, and achievements in Genesee County. Continuing 
the tradition of the past 5 years, the Hispanic community will once 
again honor individuals who have selflessly committed themselves to 
making Flint and Genesee County a better place in which to live.
  Each award is named for a prominent deceased member of the Hispanic 
community who exemplified the ideals espoused by the award. The Pedro 
Mata Leadership Award is given to a person who has provided leadership, 
encouragement, and influence in the Hispanic community. This year's 
recipient is Mr. Lee Gonzales. The Tano Resendez Award for community 
service is given to a person who has dedicated personal efforts to 
promoting civic and cultural activities. The award this year is being 
given to Mr. David Arceo. The Joe Benevidez Award for education is 
presented to a person who has supported educational issues relating to 
Hispanics of all ages. Mr. David Solis is this year's recipient. The 
Labor Involvement Award is being given to Henry Acevedo for his efforts 
to increase community awareness, improve the quality of life, and open 
doors for Hispanics. The Bruno Valdez Arts and Entertainment Award is 
presented to a Hispanic artist who has promoted Hispanic culture 
through professional and personal activity. The award this year is 
being given to Mr. Ramon Hill. The Veterans Award is given to a member 
of the Hispanic community who has honorably served in the U.S. Armed 
Forces. Mr. Santiago Garcia is being honored with the award this year.
  To honor those of the Hispanic community just starting to pursue 
their life goals, the Pedro Mata, Jr. Scholarship Award, the Joe 
Benevidez Scholarship Award, and the United Women of Michigan 
Scholarship Award will be presented to area students of Hispanic 
descent. The purpose of these awards is to foster a commitment to 
community service and encourage continued education.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today and ask my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in congratulating 
the winners of these awards. The recipients are to be commended for 
their dedication, commitment, and leadership to the Hispanic community 
of Flint and Genesee County.

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