[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 74 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO HERNANDO AMAYA MORENO

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Hernando Amaya 
Moreno who has been named the Small Business Journalist of the Year for 
the State of Nevada by the Small Business Administration.
  His commitment to proving news and information to his fellow Nevadans 
has resulted in the SBA presenting him with this distinguished honor. 
Hernando is the Associate Editor for El Tiempo Libre, a Spanish 
language newspaper which is owned by the Las Vegas Review Journal. His 
role at El Tiempo allows Hernando to provide Hispanics in the Las Vegas 
area with both the local and national news. El Tiempo provides 
residents with another reliable news option in Southern Nevada.
  Hernando came to the United States in the 1990s from Columbia. During 
his time in Columbia, Hernando worked as a broadcast journalist for the 
Colombian National Army. In this capacity, Hernando worked to dismiss 
propaganda disseminated by Colombian guerilla groups, however, he was 
forced to leave the country when his family's life was threatened by 
these groups. After his arrival in the United States, Hernando's 
dedication and perseverance ensured his success with both the 
journalism and business communities in Nevada.
  As a result of his own experiences and achievements with the business 
community, Hernando has been able to share his knowledge and expertise 
with individuals in the Hispanic community that are aspiring to 
becoming small business owners. He believes in supporting these 
individuals with the information and knowledge that will allow them to 
be successful small business owners. In conjunction with the Latin 
Chamber of Commerce, Hernando holds communication workshops for those 
who wish to establish and begin their own small business endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Hernando Amaya Moreno. His 
dedication to the community is commendable and I wish him continued 
success.

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