[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S8536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING EL MUNDO ON 24TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I rise today to congratulate El Mundo on 
its 24th anniversary and to recognize the tremendous importance of this 
weekly newspaper to Nevada's Spanish-speaking community.
  The oldest continuing Spanish language newspaper in southern Nevada, 
El Mundo has grown dramatically over the last 24 years to a current 
readership of more than 120,000. The newspaper not only provides 
insightful coverage of important issues facing Nevada and the Nation, 
but also provides a window into the life and times of southern Nevada's 
Latino community.
  By giving consumers the information they need to make important 
purchase decisions about everything from clothing to cars to homes, El 
Mundo's commercial listings have helped thousands of new residents 
acclimate to life in the region, and fueled the economic engine of 
southern Nevada.
  The growth of El Mundo has paralleled the growth of Nevada's Latino 
community. When El Mundo was founded in 1980, about 50,000 Latinos 
lived in Nevada, representing 6 to 7 percent of the population. Today 
the Latino population approaches the half million mark and accounts for 
as much as 25 percent of our State's population.
  El Mundo not only reflects the growing prominence of Latinos in 
Southern Nevada but also provides a channel through which this vibrant 
and diverse community is helping to shape the future of Nevada's 
economic, political, and cultural life.
  I also want to take a moment to recognize Edward Escobedo, the 
founder and publisher of El Mundo, whose dedication and leadership has 
been indispensable to the growth of the newspaper. He and his 
colleagues can take great pride in transforming their vision into a 
southern Nevada institution. Eddie has been a leader in charitable and 
civic affairs in the greater Las Vegas area for decades. Nevada is a 
better place because of Eddie Escobedo.

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