[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E546-E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO LILIAM LUJAN HICKEY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Liliam Lujan Hickey 
who through her extensive and diversified experiences, has established 
herself as a successful small business owner, effective motivator, and 
professional, specifically in the Hispanic-American community. Through 
her ardent desire to serve others, she has been personally and 
extensively involved in promoting educational programs in Las Vegas, as 
well as the entire state of Nevada. She will be honored on April 19th, 
at the formal dedication of Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School, 
which was named in her honor.
  In the business world, Liliam has truly made a name for herself. She 
is owner and chief executive officer of Lujan development, a property 
management firm. In 1980, she formed L H System International, a 
business consulting and sales company with customized training for 
professionals.
  Although born in Havana, Cuba, Liliam has resided in Las Vegas, 
Nevada for over thirty-six years. As a resident of Nevada, her list of 
achievements and volunteer service is impressive. Liliam established 
Career Day for high school students, which has awarded over $300,000 in 
scholarships to hundreds of needy Hispanic students. She also served as 
cofounder and president of the Classroom on Wheels, a program which has 
facilitated educational, medical, and dental services to disadvantaged 
preschool children.
  Liliam was director for the Congressional Award Council of Nevada and 
co-chaired the Southern Nevada BEST Coalition, a non-profit 
organization working towards a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle in Las 
Vegas schools and communities. She also served as chairperson of the 
Urban Emphasis Committee for the Boy Scouts of America.
  She is co-founder, past president, and board member of the Latin 
Chamber of Commerce. She was one of only two professionals selected 
from Nevada to attend the White House Hispanic Leadership Reception 
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President and Mrs. Clinton. Hispanic leaders throughout the United 
States were invited to attend this reception.
  The Governor of Nevada appointed Liliam to serve on the Martin Luther 
King, Jr. Holiday commission. She also served on the Job Training 
Coordinating Council and the United States Governor's Workforce 
Development Board. She is an active member of the Las Vegas Latin 
Chamber of Commerce and the Clark County Fair Advisory Council.
  Her efforts for the State of Nevada have been recognized through 
numerous awards. She received the Outstanding Hispanic Award from the 
Latin Chamber of Commerce. Liliam was named as one of the Women of 
Achievement in Government and Politics by the Las Vegas Chamber of 
Commerce. She was also identified by the Nevada 125th Anniversary 
Commission as one of the women who have played a significant role in 
making Nevada what it is today.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Liliam Lujan Hickey on the 
floor of the House today. She is an outstanding example of service and 
hard work not only to the Hispanic-American community but to all 
southern Nevadans.

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