[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 129 (Thursday, October 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2040]
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       TRIBUTE TO HISPANICS ACHIEVING AND CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Ms. Lucia Alfaro, Ms. Cristina Cartagena, Ms. Amanda Gonzalez, Ms. 
Genesis Melendez, Ms. Daniela Ortiz Bahamonde, Mr. Esteban Pacheco, Ms. 
Sylvia Roman, Mr. Enrique Sanchez, Ms. Elizabeth Zamora, Mr. David 
Hernandez, Ms. Mayra Jara, Mr. Josue Malaver, Ms. Sujeilly Rohena, Ms. 
Linette Serrano, Mr. Nolberto Alvarenga, Mr. Angel Amarat, Mr. Eric 
Familia, Mr. Karl Gonzalez, Ms. Makisha Rodriguez, Mr. Cruz Rosado, Mr. 
Benito Vega, Ms. Katherine Cortes, Ms. Carol Esparza, Mr. Narcisco 
Fernandez, Mr. Miguel Fuentes, Ms. Jessica Perez, Mr. Eric Sanchez, and 
Ms. Christina Gonzalez. These fine young people from the city of 
Worcester have recently been recognized at the annual HACE Youth Awards 
and Recognition Dinner.
  The Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence Committee, HACE, 
was created in 1985 by the faculty and staff at Quinsigamond Community 
College. The goal of HACE is to raise community awareness of the 
richness of Hispanic culture. The organization recognizes the 
achievements of young people, provides positive role models, and 
encourages youths to focus on education. Honorees are nominated by 
school principals, teachers, coaches, community leaders and agencies. 
Along with the honor, each student receives a scholarship.
  Each year, HACE holds an annual dinner to recognize youth leaders. 
The honorees from this year's annual dinner, include 28 students from 
Worcester high schools. These select few have distinguished themselves 
in five categories: the arts, athletics, academics, community service 
and/or leadership. This year's honorees will receive a gift in the 
amount of $200, as an incentive and encouragement to continue along the 
path of excellence.
  Over a span of 20 years, HACE is proud to have given monetary awards 
totaling over $57,000 in recognition of the achievements each honoree 
has accomplished.
  The committee members who dedicate themselves to coordinating HACE 
include Ms. Maria Addison, Ms. Olga Lopez-Hill, Mr. John Rodriguez, Mr. 
Dan de la Torre, Ms. Susan Laprade, Ms. Brenda Safford, Ms. Kirshner 
Donis, Ms. Viviana Troche, Honorable Harriette Chandler, Ms. Maria 
Florez, Mr. Javier Salort, Mr. Albert Vasquez, and Ms. Dolly Vazquez.
  I am sure all my colleagues and fellow constituents will join me in 
applauding the accomplishments of these young leaders, and praise HACE 
for the great service they perform in the city of Worcester.

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