[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 111 (Thursday, August 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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                       IN HONOR OF OUR DIVERSITY

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                           HON. CHRIS CANNON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2001

  Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, Hispanic Americans throughout our nation's 
history have significantly influenced our culture and strengthened our 
democratic society. The Hispanic community in the Southwest has 
particularly deep roots that have shaped our traditional way of life 
for centuries. But that community is also one of our most vibrant and 
dynamic elements today. During my term as the Congressman for the Third 
District of Utah, the number of residents claiming Hispanic or Latino 
decent or ethnicity has grown by 138 percent.
  Our economy is sustained and revitalized by the contributions of 
Hispanic Americans. These individuals tirelessly enhance our society by 
their examples of pride and their drive to succeed. Hispanic Americans 
routinely establish themselves as pillars of our communities and 
demonstrate unwavering determination to provide a better life for 
themselves and their families.
  I encourage all Americans to celebrate the cultural and ethnic 
diversity in our communities. Living among and associating with people 
from various backgrounds is the best opportunity for all of us to learn 
greater tolerance, acceptance and appreciation for the unique abilities 
of all individuals. On this occasion, I rise to specially recognize and 
commend the Hispanic Americans who live in the Third District of Utah 
and their many examples of hard work and dedication to family. On 
behalf of all my constituents, I wish to express my gratitude to these 
unique Americans whose contributions have helped to establish the 
blessed, prosperous, and thriving country we all enjoy today.

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