[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EL AMISTAD

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
50th anniversary of El Amistad, a non-profit civic organization 
dedicated to inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. Through a half century 
of remarkable work, El Amistad has helped make Central Texas a great 
place to live and work.
  Founded in my home town of Round Rock, TX, El Amistad is dedicated to 
education, community service, recognition of veterans, and promotion of 
Hispanic cultural awareness. By utilizing the talents and skills of its 
diverse membership, it has supported various youth development 
activities throughout Central Texas. Since its inception, El Amistad 
has awarded millions in scholarships to thousands of high school 
graduates seeking to take the next steps in their educational 
development.
  Honoring our brave warriors remains a driving force among El Amistad 
members. The organization led the charge to dedicate Veterans Memorial 
Park in Round Rock, TX to Robert P. Hernandez, who died in the line of 
duty while serving in Vietnam. It's the devotion of committed activists 
like El Amistad members that help remind all of the invaluable and 
lasting contributions veterans make to keep our nation safe and free.
  Fifty years after its creation, El Amistad has touched countless 
lives for the better, and continues to make positive impacts on those 
it's dedicated to serve. I celebrate its half century of dedicated 
civic involvement and join all Central Texas in wishing this great 
organization nothing but the best in the decades to come.

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