[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S10751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 597--DESIGNATING THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 8, 
  2006, AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 14, 2006, AS ``NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA 
      WEEK'', IN HONOR OF THE HISPANIC MEDIA OF THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. DOMENICI (for himself, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Bingaman, 
and Mr. Nelson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which 
was:

                              S. Res. 597

       Whereas, for almost 470 years, the United States has 
     benefitted from the work of Hispanic writers and publishers;
       Whereas more than 600 Hispanic publishers circulate more 
     than 20,000,000 copies of publications every week in the 
     United States;
       Whereas 1 out of every 8 citizens of the United States is 
     served by a Hispanic publisher;
       Whereas the Hispanic press informs many citizens of the 
     United States about the great political, economic, and social 
     issues of the day;
       Whereas the Hispanic press of the United States 
     particularly focuses on informing and promoting the well-
     being of the Hispanic community of the United States; and
       Whereas, by commemorating the achievements of the Hispanic 
     press, the Senate acknowledges the important role that the 
     Hispanic press has played in the history of the United 
     States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and 
     ending on October 14, 2006, as ``National Hispanic Media 
     Week'', in honor of the Hispanic Media of the United States; 
     and
       (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     the week with appropriate programs and activities.

  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise today to submit an important 
resolution designating October 8 through the 14 as National Hispanic 
Media Week. I am joined by Senators Bingaman, Salazar, Martinez, and 
Nelson of Florida in the introduction of this resolution.
  This is the second year in which the Senate has designated a week to 
honor the Hispanic media of America. An institution that can trace its 
origins to almost four hundred years ago, America's Hispanic 
journalists and publishers have worked tirelessly to promote the free 
and deliberative exchange of ideas. The Hispanic media has played an 
important role in protecting cherished freedoms and rights. They have 
also worked to preserve our freedom of speech and have encouraged the 
growth of civic engagement in our nation's Hispanic community.
  Since its early days, the Hispanic media has grown to serve a 
population exceeding 20 million people. In my home State of New Mexico, 
approximately 42 percent of the population is Hispanic. I know that 
many of these individuals turn to Hispanic media for news and other 
important information. As such, I am honored to be able to support a 
group that is important to so many people in my home State and in our 
great nation.
  This resolution calls on the American people to join with all 
children, families, organizations, communities, churches, cities, and 
states across the Nation to observe the week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.
  I strongly urge my colleagues to join us in promptly passing this 
Resolution designating October 8 through October 14 as National 
Hispanic Media Week.

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