[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TO HONOR ELIAS AND CECILIA ESQUER, RECIPIENTS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL 
             PROFILES OF SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, september 21, 2001

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize two 
outstanding citizens who have been honored for their leadership 
qualities and service to their community. On September 5th, Elias and 
Cecilia Esquer were honored by their peers at the Annual Profiles of 
Success Hispanic Leadership Awards presentation in Phoenix, Arizona. 
This event, coordinated by Valle del Sol, a local non-profit community 
based organization, kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month in 
Arizona and is now in its twelfth year of honoring worthy individuals.
  Honored in the Hall of Fame category, Mr. and Mrs. Esquer were 
recognized for their extensive civic involvement and service to their 
community. Together, they have served on various federal, state and 
local boards and commissions supporting educational, legal, and 
artistic advancement. They have been instrumental in creating the 
Arizona Association of Chicanos in Higher Education and the Hispanic 
Convocation at Arizona State University. Their work has been 
instrumental in creating various educational programs and they have 
dedicated countless hours towards mentoring students, staff and faculty 
members at colleges and universities throughout Arizona.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing these outstanding citizens 
for their fine work and dedication. Through their work they have earned 
the respect and admiration of their community and peers.

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