[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             PROFILES OF SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2000

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a special event in the 
State of Arizona, the Annual Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership 
Awards presentation. This special event is Arizona's most prestigious 
Latin Awards event. The luncheon is held in conjunction with National 
Hispanic Heritage Month and coordinated by Valle del Sol, Inc., a 
community-based organization in Phoenix. This year marks the 10th 
anniversary for Profiles of Success.
  Award recipients are selected for their sustained service over a 
period of years. They are considered for significant time devoted to 
activities, services or issues beyond work or family responsibilities; 
challenges met by the nominee that were unusual; motivating others 
through personal commitment and/or exemplary performance; creativity in 
devising new and better ways of performing volunteer assignments or 
meeting the needs of the community; and leadership and betterment of 
the community through undertakings that have wide impact on a large 
number of people.
  In the last 10 years, Profiles of Success awards have been conferred 
in four categories upon the following individuals:
  Hall of Fame: Honorable Raul Castro, Maria Luisa Urquides, Adam Diaz, 
Bennie M. Gonzales, Dr. Maria Vega, Ruben Perez and Silvestre Herrera, 
a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
  Exemplary Leadership: Toni-Maria Avila, Rosie Lopez, Dr. Eugene 
Marin, Clara Ruiz Engel, Roger C. Romero, Mary Rose Garrido Wilcox, 
Ernest Calderon, Jose L. Conchola, Dr. Elizabeth Valdez, Dr. Mary Jo 
Franco-French, Jaime Gutierrez, Dr. Santos Vega, Jose Cardenas, Tom 
Espinoza, Patricia Ruiz, Dr. J. Oscar Maynes, Jr., Tommy Nunez, Gloria 
G. Ybarra, Sandra Ferniza, Daniel Ortega, Jr., Art Othon, Patricia 
Escalante Garcia, Martin Sanmaniego, Tony Astorga, Eduardo Delci, 
Armando Flores, and Hilda Ortega-Rosales.
  Special Recognition: Margie Emmermann, Cesar E. Chavez, Silvestre 
Herrera, Eugene Brassard, Manuel ``Lito'' Pena, Jr., Raul Lopez, Jess 
Torres, and Lorraine Lee.
  Manuel Ortega Young Leaders Award: Marisa Calderon.
  This year's recipients are: Eduardo ``Lalo'' Guerrero for Hall of 
Fame; Norma Guerra, Joe Elias and Lucia Madrid for Exemplary 
Leadership; Isabel Gonzales for the Manuel Ortega Young Leaders Award; 
and John Valenzuela, a South Tucson police officer who lost his life in 
the line of duty, who is posthumously receiving Special Recognition.
  Each of the Profiles of Success recipients have stood out in the 
Latino community and demonstrated uncommon courage against tremendous 
odds. Words like dedication, integrity and compassion are synonymous 
with their names. Profiles of Success is the Latino community's 
opportunity to honor these champions. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask you 
and my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Profiles of Success 
winners and extending them best wishes.

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