[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I rise to 
celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and its 2022 theme, Unidos: 
Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. The theme inspires us to ensure that 
all people are welcomed to help build stronger communities and a united 
country. From September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022, in honor of 
Hispanic Heritage Month, the people of the United States will once 
again celebrate the cultures, traditions, and the many remarkable 
contributions Hispanic Americans have made throughout our country's 
history.
  Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins each year on September 15, 
recognizes the anniversaries of the independence of five Latin American 
countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. 
Mexico and Chile observe their independence days on September 16 and 
September 18, respectively. Since its inception as National Hispanic 
Heritage Week in 1968, which later became National Hispanic Heritage 
Month in 1988, Americans have taken this time to reflect on the many 
noteworthy and outstanding efforts of generations of Hispanic Americans 
which has helped to establish a more successful and honorable nation.
  America's success is reliant upon the rich heritage and cultural 
diversity of its people. Hispanic Heritage Month commends the many 
Hispanic leaders and members of our communities who have added to the 
prosperity of the United States in every facet of our society.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask you and my other distinguished 
colleagues to once again join me in recognizing Hispanic Heritage 
Month. Throughout America's history, present, and future, the Hispanic 
community has played and will continue to play a vital role in 
enriching the quality of life for the people of the United States, and 
they are worthy of our deepest admiration and gratitude.

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