[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO LA AGENCIA DE ORCI AND ASOCIADOS

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to a new business which is locating and office on my 
Congressional District. La Agencia de Orci and Asociados, is one of the 
most successful Hispanic owner and operated advertising agencies in the 
United States and I pay tribute to them for their vision and commitment 
to better serve the needs of the Hispanic/Latino and other communities.
  Established in 1986, in Los Angeles, California, La Agencia de Orci 
and Asociados opened offices (today), in Chicago, Illinois at 401 N. 
Michigan Avenue to better provide service to its clients in the Midwest 
and throughout the Country. The people and the business community of 
Chicago, unique in their diversity, will greatly benefit from La 
Agencia's innovative marketing philosophies such as ``Share of Heart.'' 
Acknowledged as 1998, Established Business of the Year by the Latin 
Business Association, La Agencia clients include Allstate Insurance, 
American Honda, Bell Atlantic, Hormel Foods, Ricosito Corn, Shell Oil 
and Washington Mutual.
  This tribute is to recognize and honor the individuals who have 
demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and dedication. La Agencia de 
Orci Partners, Hector Orci and Norma Orci, founders and co-chairs, 
Roberto Orci, President, and Mariene Garcia, Executive Vice-President 
are committed to their industry leadership. La Agencia was instrumental 
in forming the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) with 
Hector Orci elected as its founding President. Actively engaged in 
building relationships with organizations in meaningful ways, La 
Agencia consistently develops solutions that make a positive difference 
for individuals and communities throughout our country.
  La Agencia and their 83 agency associates actively participate in 
cultural and civic programs by providing award winning probono 
advertising to the United Way, Mexican American Legal Defense and 
Education Fund (MALDEF). The National Association of Elected and 
Appointed Officials (NALEO). Census 1990 and 2000, and the Children's 
Bureau of Southern California.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to La Agencia de Orci as they continue their extraordinary 
commitment to the community. They have earned and deserve our 
recognition, respect, and praise.

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