[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1747]
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IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF 
                                  OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce of Ohio (HCCO), as they celebrate 25 years of 
promotion and support of the economic growth and development for 
Hispanic business owners.
  The HCCO was formed in 1981 to address the glaring absence of 
Hispanic-owned businesses in American society. Concerned, motivated and 
determined, a small group of Hispanic business owners united forces to 
incorporate the HCCO as a recognized non-profit in 1983. The membership 
and scope of services of the HCCO has grown, yet the mission has 
remained the same--to focus on providing assistance, services and 
support to local Hispanic business owners.
  Over the past quarter century, HCCO has vastly evolved from its 
diminutive beginnings to a viable coalition of business owners that 
represent the interests and memberships of more than 7,500 Hispanic-
owned businesses in the State of Ohio. The HCCO provides a wide range 
of support services, including: the sponsorship of seminars, workshops 
and networking luncheons and dinners; technical assistance and support; 
discounts on medical and dental benefits; and a wide range of support 
services for individuals interested in starting their own business.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Ohio, as they celebrate 25 years 
of service and promotion of economic justice for Americans of Hispanic 
heritage. As they work together to create avenues of business 
opportunity for Hispanic Americans, the pathways to economic security 
and stability for every American is elevated from a vision, to reality.

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