[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1571-E1572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING WINNERS OF HISPANIC INDEPENDENCE AWARDS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 1996

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Hispanic 
Independence Awards Ceremony that will be held on Saturday, September 
14, 1996, 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 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. Pete Mata. The Tano Resendez Award for

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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 Dr. Eduardo Lorenzo. The Joe Benavidez Award for 
education is presented to a person who has supported educational issues 
relating to Hispanics of all ages. Ms. Janie Rubio is this year's 
recipient. The Labor Involvement Award is being given to Ms. Estela 
Mata for her 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. Roel Martinez. The Veterans 
Award is given to a member of the Hispanic Community who has honorably 
served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Mr. Aleucion Duran is being honored 
with the award this year. Ms. Lorena Gonzalez will be given the Maria 
DeLeary Award. This year the Hispanic community will honor Mr. Domingo 
Berlanga for his selfless work that he devotes to the Hispanic 
Community.
  To honor those of the Hispanic community just starting to pursue 
their life goals, the Pedro Mata, Jr., Scholarship Award will be given 
to Ms. Holly Saultman. 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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