[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
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 HONORING OTTO MERIDA AND VICTORIA NAPOLES-EARL ON MANY YEARS LEADING 
                     THE LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. CRESENT HARDY

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor Otto Merida, President, 
CEO and Founder of the Latin Chamber of Commerce and Victoria Napoles-
Earl, Senior Executive Vice President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce 
for over thirty years of service to the Hispanic business community and 
Nevada's Hispanic youth. For decades, the Latin Chamber of Commerce has 
helped hundreds of Nevadans and their families achieve the American 
Dream thanks to Otto and Victoria's leadership and mentorship. Otto and 
Victoria have spearheaded incredible programs that promote leadership, 
entrepreneurship and education. They have also encouraged Latino youth 
to pursue college and developed a strong scholarship program that 
continues to help our students complete their studies. I join all 
Nevadans in saying thank you for your hard work and dedication towards 
helping small businesses grow and assisting our students with achieving 
their higher education goals. Mr. Speaker, I commend Otto and Victoria 
on their outstanding service to Nevada and wish them the best of luck 
on their future endeavors. I hope the Latin Chamber of Commerce will 
continue to benefit our communities for many years to come.

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