[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H6766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. MARIO OBLEDO

  (Ms. CHU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. CHU. I rise today to honor a great voice for our Nation's 
disenfranchised, a man who passed away recently, Dr. Mario Obledo. 
Hailed as the Godfather of the Latino Movement, he dedicated his life 
to serving America's minority communities.
  As president of the League of United Latin American Citizens and 
founder of the National Coalition of Hispanic Organizations, the 
Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Mexican American Legal 
Defense and Educational Fund, Dr. Obledo fought tirelessly for civil 
rights and justice.
  Governments both here and abroad honored his accomplishments. Dr. 
Obledo received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's 
highest civilian honor, and the OHTLI award, the highest tribute given 
by Mexico to foreigners. He was an inspiration to many.
  I urge my House colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Mario Obledo 
and his exceptional impact upon our country. He will be missed.

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