[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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         TRIBUTE TO SIXTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC ISSUES

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to recognize the 
Sixth Annual Conference on Hispanic Issues, presented by the Northwest 
Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council. The conference was held on 
Saturday, November 5, 1994, and it featured concerns regarding economic 
development.
  The Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council is composed of 
leaders from over 40 different Hispanic organizations. A common 
characteristic of these Hispanic leaders is their commitment to improve 
the standard of living for northwest Indiana residents, and in 
particular, that of the Hispanic community. Council president, Mr. 
Benjamin T. Luna, has exhibited exemplary leadership and virtuosity in 
his management of the organization.
  Economic development in the future was the main focus of the 
conference. Specific issues discussed included riverboat gambling, the 
future of the work force and jobs for the next generation. I would like 
to take this opportunity to recognize two distinguished individuals who 
are instrumental in promoting economic development in the northwest 
Indiana community: Mr. Louis Lopez, assistant State director for U.S. 
Senator Richard G. Lugar, and Mr. Louis B. Gonzalez, superintendent of 
the school city of East Chicago. These two men work together to educate 
citizens of northwest Indiana and implement economic opportunities for 
them in return.
  I commend the efforts of these two outstanding proponents of 
educational excellence and the Hispanic community for their commitment 
to strengthening the link between the multicultural youth of northwest 
Indiana and education.

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