[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, once again, this year, we observe 
National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 1 to October 15 and 
celebrate the rich history, culture and contributions of American 
citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and 
Central and South America. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic 
Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by 
President Ronald Reagan twenty years later as a month-long celebration 
and enacted into law August 17, 1988. Our leaders, then and now, 
recognize this nation was founded and built through the hard work and 
sacrifices of immigrants from around the world and so we honor 
Hispanic-Americans whose past and future contributions have added to 
the strength and endurance of American society. The shared goal of a 
prosperous, greater America is further enhanced by their ongoing 
participation and recognized during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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