[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
celebration of this week's anniversary of independence of numerous 
Latin American countries, of our country's Hispanic Heritage Month, and 
in special recognition of Latinos in my district and throughout our 
country.
  On September 15, five Latin American countries commemorate their 
independence, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, 
and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their 
independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. I 
join these nations in mutual celebration of liberty, democracy and 
freedom, values which we share dearly.
  I am proud that my district is the home of thousands of Hispanic or 
Latino descent. This community is comprised of individuals who cherish 
their various ethnicities and national origins. And yet, the Hispanic-
American community is united by the importance that they place on 
faith, family, hard work, and the hope of sharing in a better America.
  Madam Speaker, it is in this spirit of national unity that I join you 
in commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.

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