[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21766]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                           LATINA ACTION DAY

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 1999

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, on September 15, 1999, Hispanas 
Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) will host Latina Action Day in 
Washington, D.C. It is with great pleasure and pride that I commend 
them for their commitment to Latinas.
  Since its founding in 1989, HOPE has remained dedicated to improving 
the educational, political and economic status of Latinas. HOPE has 
anchored itself by the principle that knowledge of the political 
process coupled with active participation will guarantee a more 
representative, democratic government.
  HOPE, through its Latina Action Day in Washington, D.C., rallies 
several national community, business, and women's organizations to our 
nation's capitol for indepth dialogues and analysis of current issues 
impacting the community at large. September 15, 1999, marks the second 
year that Latina Action Day will be held in Washington, D.C. and 
continues to be an annual event that brings together hundreds of women 
for the purpose of educating and empowering Latinas in all phases of 
economic, cultural, and social structures.
  As Latinas assume more leadership positions nationally, it becomes 
increasingly important to have firsthand knowledge of legislative 
issues and to participate in the political process.
  I salute HOPE for recognizing the value in an educated citizenry and 
wish the continued success in forwarding their mission.

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