[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE TO LA ACTUALIDAD SPANISH NEWSPAPER

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennslyvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor La Actualidad 
Spanish Newspaper which was founded 25 years ago by a group of Hispanic 
businessmen who felt that a newspaper was needed in the Delaware Valley 
to keep the Hispanic community informed about issues that impacted on 
their lives.
  Since its inception, La Actualidad's mission has been to provide its 
readers with the most current information on community events, cultural 
programs, education, business and political issues. The paper also 
offers a wide array of local, national, and international news and 
sports that pertain to its Hispanic readers.
  Through the years, La Actualidad has become the echo of the Delaware 
Valley for the Hispanic community. It provides a vital link between the 
community and local, state and federal governments. It also provides as 
an important forum for the community to address critical issues.
  As it celebrates a quarter of a century, La Actualidad remains 
committed to continuing as an unifying force in the Hispanic Community 
and as an advocate for social change.

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