[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE NOSOTROS ORGANIZATION

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Nosotros 
Organization, the nation's oldest Latino performing arts organization, 
which has been serving the Latino community since 1970. Through the 
leadership of founder Ricardo Montalban and President Jerry Velasco, 
the Nosotros Organization has worked to improve the image of Latinos 
through the entertainment industry by promoting Latino employment in 
front of and behind the camera and by providing educational 
opportunities for Hispanics in the performing arts.
  Among its many functions, the Nosotros Organization offers theatre 
productions and theatre workshops to foster the creativity and talent 
of young Latinos and Latinas. Annually, the Nosotros Organization 
recognizes Hispanic leaders through the Golden Eagle Award, presented 
to those individuals who are committed to community service and work to 
fulfill the Nosotros mission. These awards are essential to raise funds 
to maintain the organization as a self-sustaining, financially 
independent arts organization. I had the pleasure of attending a recent 
Golden Eagle Award ceremony and was pleased to observe the tangible 
results of this organization's contribution to the Hispanic community 
and to the performing arts.
  I am honored to acknowledge Nosotros and to commend the organization 
for its exemplary work and service in advancing diversity in the arts 
and promoting Hispanic leadership.

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