[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
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     25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL 
                        EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 25th 
Anniversary of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for 
Hispanics. This initiative has focused on improving and expanding the 
educational outcomes of Latino students throughout our country.
  Across our country approximately one in four students in our public 
schools is Latino. Ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed 
is our moral obligation and imperative to the success of our country. I 
commend the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for 
Hispanics and all the outstanding organizations selected as Bright 
Spots for their unwavering commitment to the academic success Latino 
children throughout our country.
  I wish to especially congratulate Yuma Union High School District's 
Ready Now Yuma initiative in my congressional district for being 
selected as a Bright Spot. Ready Now Yuma's commitment to our youth is 
imperative in ensuring that every child is prepared for success.

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