[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 143 (Thursday, September 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1787-E1788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          HONORING THE WINNERS OF HISPANIC INDEPENDENCE AWARDS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 1995

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Hispanic 
Independence Awards Ceremony that will be held on Saturday, September 
16, 1995, at the General Motors Institute 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. The 
Hispanic community will once again honor individuals who have 
selflessly committed themselves to making Fling 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 ideas 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 Mrs. Guadalupe ``Lupe'' Morgan. 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 Mrs. Juanita Diaz. The Joe Benavidez Award for 
education is presented to a person who has supported educational issues 
relating to Hispanics of all ages, Mrs. Ana Maria Hufton is this year's 
recipient. The Labor Involvement Award is being given to Mr. Juan Diaz 
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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. Eddie Soto. The Veterans Award is given to a 
member of the Hispanic community who has honorably served in the U.S. 
Armed Forces. Mr. Tom Torres is being honored with the award this year. 
Mr. Armando J. Singer will be given the Maria DeLeary Award. This year 
the Hispanic community pays tribute to those individuals who are not of 
Hispanic dissent, but play a major role in improving life for Hispanics 
in Genese County. This year the recipients are Mrs. Sue Burnash 
Quintanilla, and Mrs. Lois Laughlin. The Migrant Farm Worker Award 
recipients, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nelson, are being recognized for their 
selfless service to the migrant workers.
  To honor those of the Hispanic community just starting to pursue 
their life goals, the Pedro Mata, Jr. Scholarship Award will be given 
to Mr. Carlos Lambaria. The purpose of this award 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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