[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WEEK

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National 
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week during the week of September 16 
through September 22, 2012. These institutions of higher learning play 
a unique role in bringing together families and communities to develop 
our nation's most valuable resource: our children. During this week, I 
rise to thank the Hispanic-serving institutions that are equipping our 
children with the skills necessary for a lifetime of success.
  I would like to recognize four such institutions in the 37th 
Congressional District of California: California State University-
Dominguez Hills, California State University-Long Beach, El Camino 
College-Compton Center, and Long Beach City College. These schools are 
preparing students to enter the workforce in science, education, and 
healthcare, among many other fields and career paths that will 
contribute to our economic success today and in the future.
  The majority of residents in my district are Hispanic, and Hispanics 
represent our country's largest minority group. Hispanics have already 
made invaluable contributions to America and I have no doubt Hispanics 
will continue to do so. The future prosperity of America hinges on 
tapping into the enormous potential of minority groups. Investing in 
technical education for minorities is not just a moral obligation but 
an American necessity.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
tremendous work of Hispanic-serving institutions, within my district as 
well as across the nation. I thank the countless staff members and 
educators who are strengthening our education system and creating new 
opportunities for a new generation of Hispanic leaders.

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