[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 126 (Tuesday, September 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TO HONOR MS. ELVIRA ORTIZ AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 12TH ANNUAL PROFILES OF 
                   SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  MR. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize a 
special individual who was honored for her leadership qualities and 
service to her community. On September 5th, Ms. Elvira Ortiz was 
honored by her 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 category of Exemplary Leadership, Ms. Ortiz, of 
Phoenix, Arizona, was recognized for her civic activism in raising 
awareness of the issues that Latinos face today. She has risen to her 
position as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Ashland Media from humble 
beginnings, immigrating to this country from Mexico nearly twenty years 
ago, and has played an active role in addressing many civic issues. She 
was the co-founder of Cambio Magazine, a magazine addressing Latino 
issues in Arizona, and continues to work with Alma de la Gente's 
Mexican Independence Day to replicate and promote the traditions and 
culture of Mexican-Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Ms. Ortiz, who truly 
represents the determination of the new immigrant enriching this great 
country of ours with love and compassion for her family, community and 
profession.

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