[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2023

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I rise to 
celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and its 2023 theme, Latinos: 
Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America. From September 15, 
2023, through October 15, 2023, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 
the people of the United States will once again celebrate the cultures, 
traditions, and the many outstanding contributions that Hispanic 
Americans have made throughout our country's history.
  Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15 and 
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 establishment 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 remarkable efforts of generations of Hispanic Americans that have 
helped to create and build our prosperous Nation.
  America's success is reliant upon the rich heritage and cultural 
diversity of its people. This month, and always, we remember and honor 
the many Hispanic leaders and members of our communities throughout 
history who have added to the success of the United States in every 
facet of our society.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. For their many noteworthy 
contributions, which have been vital in shaping our great Nation, the 
Hispanic community is worthy of our honor and praise.

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