[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 134 (Tuesday, October 9, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1835-E1836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ANNA MARIA ARIAS

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 9, 2001

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to remember 
the life of Anna Maria Arias who passed away on Monday, October 1. Many 
will miss her and mourn her passing.
  Anna Maria was the Founder, Publisher and Editor of Latina Style 
Magazine. Latina Style embodies the life and spirit of the Hispanic 
woman. Anna Maria will best be remembered for her relentless pursuit of 
access to education and capital for Hispanic women.
  In this pursuit, Anna Maria initiated the prestigious ``Latina Style 
50.'' The ``Latina Style 50'' honors and showcases the top 50 American 
companies that promote a healthy working environment for Latina 
professionals. Each year, the magazine issues a special report listing 
the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the United States. 
Beyond the ``Latina Style 50,'' the magazine is recognized for its 
Business Series, a one-day free seminar, conducted across the country. 
This Business Series was launched in 1998 with the full endorsement of 
the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Minority Business 
Development Agency, the Women Business Centers and the regional 
Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. The Series is the most extensive

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Latina business-owner development program in the nation and is a 
success because of Anna Maria's vision and dedication. During this 
difficult loss, the magazine is committed more than ever to carry out 
the hopes and dreams, and entrepreneurial spirit of this very talented 
young woman.
  Mr. Speaker, Anna Maria Arias was a person who lived an accomplished 
life. She deeply cared for people and wanted only the best for them. I 
was proud to have called her my friend. Her memory will live on in the 
hearts and minds of the people whom she touched. I would like to extend 
my deepest sympathy and warmest regards to her husband, Robert E. Bard, 
and their families at this time of remembrance. My thoughts and prayers 
are with them.

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