[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
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             IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNUAL LATINA HISTORY DAY

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2021

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, I rise with Congresswoman Roybal-
Allard on behalf of California Latinas and the work of Hispanas 
Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) during ``Women's History 
Month.''
  Latina entrepreneurs are a key economic engine for the state, 
generating $19 billion in revenues and employing over 86,000 
individuals in California. Latina-owned businesses fill gaps and serve 
community needs that other business owners have been unwilling or 
unable to meet. Their ability to provide culturally relevant services 
gives them a competitive edge in meeting the demands of a Latinx market 
with a purchasing power of $1.7 trillion.
  Latinas are being elected to public office and appointed to powerful 
positions. HOPE alumnae serve on the City Councils of California's 
largest cities: Los Angeles, Fresno, and Riverside. To date 220 have 
been appointed to serve on over 400 state and local government 
positions and 400 have served on over 1,200 non-profit boards.
  We celebrate contemporary Latinas who continue to build upon the 
foundation of our ancestors for the betterment of future generations. 
We challenge each other through HOPE to ensure that Latinas achieve 
political and economic parity to benefit all communities and the status 
of all women.
  Please join me in celebrating March 12, 2021 as the 30th Annual 
Latina History Day and, in congratulating Hispanas Organized for 
Political Equality, HOPE, for their service to the Latinas of this 
great nation.

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