[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 196 (Friday, December 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1632]
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  CONGRATULATING THE LATINA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2017

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the 
Latina Leadership Institute (LLI) in San Antonio, Texas, for the good 
work they are doing in San Antonio to train, educate, and encourage the 
next generation of Hispanic women who aspire to public office.
   LLI's mission is to increase the number and influence of Hispanic 
Women in elected and appointed office positions in the United States. 
This is a noble and worthwhile mission and I am proud that this 
organization is located in my hometown of San Antonio.
   The LLI program is highly personalized to each woman's individual 
goals and endeavors. Program participants are encouraged to get outside 
their comfort zones and build key leadership skills and experiences 
that will equip them for public office in the future. It is an 
excellent model for other cities around the country to emulate as they 
seek to elevate young women into political leadership roles.
   The local governments of San Antonio and Texas, as well as the 
federal government, will benefit from the aspiring leaders being 
trained and encouraged by the Latina Leadership Institute.

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