[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      MONTH OF THE HISPANIC CHILD

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate not only Hispanic Heritage Month, but to celebrate the next 
generation of Hispanic leaders.
  I applaud the national PTA for naming September the Month of the 
Hispanic Child.
  With the Hispanic population totaling 53 million people in the U.S., 
Hispanic children and youth are the fastest growing population in 
America. By 2060, it is projected that Hispanics will be about 128 
million people in the United States.
  In order to produce the next generation of leaders that are capable 
and equipped to work and to tackle our future challenges, we must 
invest in every Hispanic child. Education and equal opportunity are 
what will ensure that these students fulfill the American promise.
  I will continue to advocate for programs like Head Start and fight to 
make college more affordable for all children.
  As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let us keep in mind that the 
younger generation will be our leaders of the future.

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