[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 39 (Thursday, March 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E409]
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             TRIBUTE TO HOPE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FUND

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 1999

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, on March 12, 1999, Hispanas Organized 
for Political Equality (HOPE) Education and Leadership Fund's Eighth 
Annual Symposium, entitled ``A Proud Past . . . A Powerful Tomorrow,'' 
will take place in the 33rd Congressional District. In honor of this 
important event, I am proclaiming March 12, 1999, as Latina History 
Day.
  The Symposium serves to address a variety of issues important to 
Latinas of all ages. I am pleased that Latinas benefit from the 
workshops on health, business opportunities, and cultural identity. 
This Symposium also includes Teen Track, which focuses on providing 
young Latinas with workshops on leadership and on establishing a path 
to success.
  Since its founding in 1989, the HOPE Education and Leadership Fund 
has remained dedicated to improving the educational, political and 
economic status of Latinas. HOPE has anchored itself by the principle 
that knowledge of the political process coupled with active 
participation will guarantee a more representative, democratic 
government.
  The proclamation of Latina History Day during ``Women's History 
Month'' memorializes the important role Latinas play in American 
society. Latinas are breaking glass ceilings and pioneering into areas 
our mothers never imagined. Latinas own businesses, are executives in 
our country's largest corporations, are being elected to public office 
and appointed to powerful positions. We recognize the work and 
sacrifices of our mothers and grandmothers, celebrate contemporary 
Latinas, and are building the foundation for future generations.
  I commend the HOPE Education and Leadership Fund for their commitment 
to Latinas, and in their honor, proclaim March 12, 1999, as Latina 
History Day.

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