[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
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    RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE 
                    ADVANCEMENT OF MEXICAN AMERICANS

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                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2021

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
50th anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Mexican 
Americans.
  For 50 years, AAMA has helped Latinos achieve their potential.
  AAMA has motivated Latino youth to finish school and encouraged many 
to go on to college.
  As a Mexican American, I know first-hand how important it is to have 
someone fighting for you on your path to success.
  AAMA has always fought for every single one of our children, 
especially the most at risk and marginalized among us. Truly never has 
one been forgotten or left out.
  For half a century, if you were working for the greater good in 
Houston's East End, then you have been a part of AAMA's work or been a 
fruit of AAMA's labor.
  AAMA has helped unlock the American Dream for countless American 
Latinos. It has established itself as the heart of the Houston 
community.
  So today, I want to thank everyone who has served at AAMA for their 
incredible passion and dedication.
  Your service to the Latino community has been extraordinary.
  I look forward to what the next 50 years will bring to the AAMA and 
to Latinos everywhere.

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