[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 169 (Friday, December 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING LA OPINION NEWSPAPER

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate one of the most 
influential Spanish Language newspapers in the United States on its 
75th anniversary. Founded on September 16, 1926, La Opinion has played 
an important role in the development of the Hispanic community by 
reporting on issues relevant to the many Hispanic subgroups in the 
United States.
  La Opinion's journalistic contributions to the Hispanic community are 
many. Sixty percent of my constituents are Hispanic, they range from 
newly arrived to fifth generation immigrants. As the leading Spanish 
language newspaper, my constituents depend on La Opinion for various 
types of information, including news from their home countries, 
national events and learning about America's way of life. La Opinion 
provides useful information for everyday life, creates awareness of 
local, national and international issues, and promotes political 
consciousness.
  La Opinion has established itself as a leader in the information 
world. It has demonstrated its true commitment to inform and educate 
the community objectively. However, its success rests most importantly 
in the ability to present material in a human way and making every 
story applicable to the reader's life.
  Once again, I congratulate and commend the staff of La Opinion for 
their commitment to inform the Latino community in the 31st District of 
California for the last 75 years.

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