[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 158 (Monday, September 14, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4371-H4372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year between 
September 15 through October 15.
  This month provides our Nation the opportunity to recount the rich 
cultural legacy the Hispanic community has made for our country.

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  Due to the pandemic, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New 
York is holding a series of events virtually to chronicle the critical 
contributions the Hispanic community has made to Buffalo and western 
New York.
  This year, the Hispanic Heritage Council is also celebrating 10 years 
of work raising community awareness of the contributions our Hispanic 
friends and neighbors have made towards strengthening our community's 
future.
  America is stronger because of its diversity. Our lives are enriched 
through a greater appreciation of other experiences and cultures.
  We are thankful for the opportunity to spotlight the contributions of 
the Hispanic community this month and grateful to have the Hispanic 
Heritage Council of Western New York committed to this mission this 
year and every year.

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