[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 140 (Friday, September 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 30, 1994]
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      HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND NATIONAL HISPANIC BUSINESS WEEK

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make special note of Hispanic 
Heritage Month and National Hispanic Business Week. I am delighted that 
this Monday, October 3d, I will be hosting a reception in my Paterson 
district office to pay tribute to these events.
  I am a proud cosponsor of legislation honoring the week of September 
12, 1994 and National Hispanic Business Week in an effort to increase 
the awareness and recognition of the remarkable contributions made by 
Hispanic-owned businesses to the U.S. economy. Let me give you a few 
statistics: Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States have 
increased by 150 percent since 1982 and are expected to account for 
over $27 billion this year alone. Moreover, Hispanic businesses are 
reported to employ over 375,000 Americans each year.
  Not only have Hispanic-Americans contributed economically, but they 
have also made significant accomplishments in the fields of culture, 
sports, entertainment, science, and politics. Therefore, Hispanic 
Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15th through 
October 15th and is a month-long celebration of these achievements.
  I call these events ``un gran empuje,'' or a great push forward for 
the country and the Hispanic people. My colleagues, I am grateful for 
this opportunity to honor the wonderful history of Hispanic-Americans.

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