[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

  Mr. OSSOFF. Mr. President, today let the Senate recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Latin American Association based in Atlanta, GA.
  Founded and led by Angel Ortiz and Stratton Frank, what started as a 
small organization to serve Atlanta's then-emerging Latino population 
has become one of the largest service providers and advocates for 
Georgia's Latino and immigrant communities.
  With a focus on civic engagement, economic empowerment, youth 
services, family stabilization, and immigration services, the 
association has made a big difference in the lives of hundreds of 
thousands of Georgians.
  The Latin American Association has been instrumental helping 
immigrants who have newly arrived to the United States to assimilate, 
feel at home, and positively contribute to our great Nation. Because of 
their work, Georgia and the country are better off.
  On behalf of the State of Georgia and the U.S. Senate, I express our 
heartfelt thanks to the Latin American Association.

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