[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, as a proud Latina and the daughter of a 
Mexican immigrant, I rise in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
  September 15 kicked off a month of recognition, celebration, and 
reflection. We recognize the struggles and contributions of our 
community. We celebrate our ancestry and rich cultures, and we reflect 
on the sacrifices Latinos have made throughout history.
  Oregon's Sixth District is home to a thriving Latino community. Each 
year, more Latinos are starting businesses, raising families, and 
putting down roots in our State, however, as our community grows, so 
does our need for representation. I am honored to be one of the first 
Latinas to represent Oregon in Congress, but that is just the start.
  We must break down barriers and hold the doors of opportunity open 
for future generations of Latino leaders because we deserve to have our 
voices heard wherever decisions are made--not just today, not just this 
month, but every single day of the year.

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