[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            EL DIA DE LOS NINOS: CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS

  (Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico asked and was given 
permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend 
her remarks.)
  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to recognize April 30 as El Dia de Los Ninos: Celebrating Young 
Americans.
  This holiday serves to honor and celebrate the importance of children 
in our Nation. El Dia de Los Ninos, which when translated means Day of 
the Children, helps bring Hispanic families and other communities 
together nationwide to recognize the importance of literacy and 
education for all children.
  Recognizing this day highlights the growing presence of Hispanic 
youth in the United States and the lasting impact of Hispanic Americans 
on the social, political, economic, and cultural fabric of this Nation.
  This important holiday is celebrated by numerous countries and more 
than 130 cities across the United States. In order to support the many 
cities, counties, States, and communities that already celebrate El Dia 
de Los Ninos, I will introduce a resolution with Senator Bob Menendez 
to recognize April 30 as El Dia de Los Ninos: Celebrating Young 
Americans.
  Senator Bob Menendez, Senator Jack Reed, and Representative Ruben 
Hinojosa began the movement to recognize El Dia de Los Ninos 17 years 
ago. I am committed to continuing their work.
  I urge my colleagues to support this important holiday and to join me 
in cosponsoring my resolution to recognize April 30 as El Dia de Los 
Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

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