[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CHICANO-CHICANA HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. CORREA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize August as Chicano-
Chicana Heritage Month and to celebrate the contributions of millions 
of Chicanos in Orange County and across this great Nation.
  Mexican Americans have used this term, ``Chicano-Chicana,'' to 
address common historical, cultural, and economic struggles in this 
great country.
  Today, Chicanos are the largest ethnic minority in this great 
country. We are doctors, lawyers, scientists, teachers, police 
officers, and soldiers. We have fought in all wars defending this great 
country, and many Chicano-Chicana veterans are among the most highly 
decorated soldiers in this great country. Many are part of the Greatest 
Generation, like my constituent Ventura Hernandez, a proud World War II 
veteran who fought in Patton's Army and came back and built this great 
Nation.
  Today, with this resolution, we acknowledge and recognize Chicano-
Chicana Heritage Month and their contributions to this great country. 
We encourage young people to learn more about American history.

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