[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E58]
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                       HONORING MR. SCOTT FLORES

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Scott Flores, the 
outgoing chairman of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who has 
made significant contributions to the Hispanic community and to 
Colorado as a whole.
  The Denver Hispanic Chamber flourished under his leadership. It has 
been recognized not only as the Regional Hispanic Chamber of the Year 
for a nine-state region, but also as the leading large Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce in the country, highlighting its important leadership role 
in the local and national Hispanic community.
  During the past year, Scott Flores has been the individual most 
responsible for uniting the seven Hispanic Chambers throughout Colorado 
into a single Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alliance. Although 
this alliance is still in the development phase, it has the potential 
to unite Colorado Hispanics economically and socially. This new 
organization could help strengthen existing businesses and establish 
new ones. Additionally, this new organization will likely be partnered 
with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which could help 
to foster cultural unity and stimulate further achievements on the part 
of the Hispanic community in Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Mr. Scott Flores for his 
efforts. I have no doubt that his work with the Denver Hispanic Chamber 
will continue to benefit our economy and improve American equality and 
social justice.

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