[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1444]
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 HONORING THE 79TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN 
                                CITIZENS

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 79th anniversary 
of the founding of the League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC. 
This is a tremendous milestone and one in which LULAC members should 
take great pride. Under the leadership of National President, Rosa 
Rosales, LULAC continues to be an influential force in Congress and 
throughout the country.
  LULAC is the largest and oldest civil rights and service organization 
in the United States. Since 1929, LULAC has worked tirelessly to 
advance the economic condition, increase access to quality health care 
and education, and civil rights of Latinos across the country. LULAC's 
commitment to the advancement of Latinos is demonstrated through the 
community-based programs it operates at more than 700 local councils 
nationwide.
  Education has always been a top priority for LULAC. In 1975, the 
LULAC National Scholarship Fund LNSF was established to provide 
scholarships to Latino students who attend colleges and universities. 
LULAC's education efforts will continue to benefit future generations 
of Latino youth. I am also proud that LULAC has made proactive efforts 
to increase Latino civic participation in the United States through its 
voter registration and citizenship drives. LULAC plays a pivotal role 
in ensuring that Latinos are part of the political process on the 
local, state, and federal level.
  Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating 
LULAC for all the hard work that it has done for the Latino community 
in the United States. LULAC is paving the way for generations after us 
to achieve even more. I look forward to continue working alongside 
LULAC to achieve social and economic justice for all Latinos.

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