[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23528]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 22, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Society of 
Hispanic Professional Engineers as it hosted the 15th Annual Eastern 
Technical and Career Conference (ETCC), which was held November 1-3, 
2002, at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  Despite the many advancements made by Hispanics in the fields of 
engineering and science, we must continue to ensure equality in the 
work force for all Americans. The ETCC has made this its focus and, 
since 1987, has been promoting academic excellence, professional 
growth, technical opportunities, and the development of ties and 
connections among Hispanic professionals. These valuable networking 
opportunities for students and professionals are necessary to promote 
and provide for a more just work environment.
  The second largest Hispanic student engineering conference in the 
nation, the ETCC attracts over 50 universities along the East Coast. 
This year, the ETCC is expecting 1,200 Latino college students majoring 
in math, science, and engineering, and 300 professionals and corporate 
representatives from Fortune 500 companies to attend.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 15th Annual 
Eastern Technical and Career Conference hosted by the Society of 
Hispanic Professional Engineers. New Jersey is fortunate to have 
organizations that provide opportunities for students and professionals 
to explore what being Hispanic and being a professional can mean. My 
best wishes for a successful conference.

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