[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 108 (Monday, September 13, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1597]
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                      HISPANIC RECOGNITION AWARDS

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                           HON. BARNEY FRANK

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 13, 2004

  Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, on September 16, the 
Hispanic Recognitions Awards Committee Incorporated in the City of New 
Bedford, Massachusetts will have its annual ceremony, giving awards to 
a number of individuals and organizations. The recipients of these 
awards, to be presented at 5 p.m. at New Bedford High School on 
September 16, have distinguished themselves by their dedication and 
energy on behalf of the Hispanic community in our area, and on behalf 
of the community as a whole. I congratulate Emilio E. Cruz for the work 
he has done in making this possible, and I wish to join Mr. Cruz and 
others in recognizing the important community service performed by 
these recipients.
  The list of awards and those receiving them is as follows: Community 
Organization Award 2004--Catholic Social Services; Cultural Achievement 
Award 2004--Johnny Arellano; Youth Award 2004--Chayrel Adams; Health 
Awards 2004--Marta Gonzalez; Education Award 2004--Sara Rodriguez; 
Public Safety Award 2004--Jose A. Perez; Latino Organization Award 
2004--Association Maya Kiche USA, Inc.; Community Service/Leadership 
Award 2004--Reverend Abraham Torres; The Rising Star Award 2004--
Marilyn Vega.

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