[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CHICANO HERITAGE MONTH

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2022

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to proudly introduce 
legislation to recognize Chicano Heritage Month.
  The Mexican American community has reclaimed ``Chicano'' to empower 
and uplift the Mexican-American identity.
  The Chicanos of my district, the State of California, and America as 
a whole, have significantly contributed to the advancement of our 
country. Chicanos have aided in scientific advancement, such as the 
invention of the X-ray reflection microscope in 1948. Chicanos have 
made major strides in the category of space exploration, as Ellen Ochoa 
was the first Hispanic female astronaut. As of 2019, approximately 
37,000,000 Chicano immigrants reside in the United States and make up 
about 61.4 percent of America's Latino population.
  In my district, Chicanos make up an overwhelming majority of the city 
of Santa Ana, which became the first major city last year to recognize 
Augustas Chicano Heritage Month.
  Mexican Americans in the United States deserve recognition for their 
aforementioned achievements and contributions to our country. 
Therefore, I am introducing the Chicano Month Resolution. This 
resolution will recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month and 
acknowledge the enhancement of diversity that the Chicano population 
provides for the United States.

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