[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 91 (Thursday, June 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1306-E1307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF LAMBDA THETA PHI, CELEBRATING ITS 2003 NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD 
                               CONFERENCE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lambda Theta Phi 
Fraternidad Latina for its continued advocacy and celebration of Latino 
culture. Lambda Theta Phi will be holding its 2003 National Brotherhood 
Conference on June 20-22nd at the Wyndham Hotel in Newark, NJ.
  Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, NJ, Lambda Theta Phi has 
grown from 14 founding members to over 85 national chapters. It is the 
first and only nationally recognized Latino Greek letter fraternity in 
the United States.
  For over 25 years, Lambda Theta Phi has played a leading role in 
building unity among Latinos and provided a critical support network as 
young Latinos pursue their academic and

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professional careers. The work of the fraternity has truly embodied its 
principle of ``en la union esta la fuerza'' (in unity there is 
strength). Lambda Theta Phi has helped provide a number of Latinos with 
a strong sense of community and an extensive peer network as they 
graduate college and embark on their professional careers.
  Lambda Theta Phi also continues to provide valuable service to the 
community through responsible political and social action. The diverse 
makeup of the fraternity places it in a unique position to promote 
cultural awareness and to provide positive role models for the Latino 
community. Lambda Theta Phi is known for its dedication to activities 
that benefit the community including citizenship and voter registration 
drives, disaster relief, and Hispanic college days, which provide an 
opportunity for Latino high school students to visit colleges.
  As an honorary member of Lambda Theta Phi, it is my distinct pleasure 
to congratulate all the members of the fraternity and wish them the 
best as they continue to connect Latinos across the country and help to 
build unity among the next generation of Latino leaders.
  Today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Lambda Theta Phi 
Fraternidad Latina for promoting unity among Latinos, and to 
congratulate all the members of the fraternity as they celebrate their 
2003 National Brotherhood Conference.

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