[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
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       TRIBUTE TO HISPANAS ORGANIZED FOR POLITICAL EQUITY (HOPE)

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 1997

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. Speaker, on Friday, March 14, 1997, Hispanas 
Organized for Political Equity [HOPE] Education and Leadership Fund's 
Sixth Annual Symposium is taking place in California's 33d 
Congressional District during Women's History Month. In honor of this 
important event on the floor of Congress, I am proclaiming March 14, 
1997, as Latina History Day.
  The HOPE Education and Leadership Fund is committed to improving the 
social, political, and economic status of Latinas in their workplace, 
homes, schools, and community. Historically, HOPE has educated women 
and the community about domestic violence, the depiction of Latinos in 
the media, and the need to break the glass ceiling in employment. This 
year's symposium will address education and the superhighway, violence 
in our schools, and women's health concerns.
  The proclamation of Latina History Day during Women's History Month 
memorializes the important role Latinas play in American society. It 
recognizes the work and sacrifices of prior generations, celebrates the 
growing accomplishments of contemporary Latinas, and lays the 
foundation for future generations. Organizations like HOPE are critical 
cornerstones to the educational and leadership training programs we 
need to meet the challenges of today and the future.
  I commend the HOPE Education and Leadership Fund for their commitment 
to Latinas and our children and, in their honor, proclaim March 14, 
1997, as Latina History Day.

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