[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 142 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins this Sunday.
  Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing the countless 
contributions made by Latinos across the Nation.
  In my own district, which is over 70 percent Latino, many will 
commemorate, as we have for decades, with the kickoff of a grand parade 
downtown, marking 214 years of Mexican independence.
  It is a grand celebration of all that makes our communities proud of 
their heritage, their language, and their culture.
  As we honor Hispanic Heritage Month, let us commit to fostering an 
inclusive country where everyone, regardless of their background, can 
thrive and achieve the American Dream.
  Let's put diversity over hate, ``familia,'' ``family'' over fear, and 
people over politics.

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