[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17566-17567]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding non-
profit organization: the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
  The Hispanic Heritage Foundation promotes and celebrates Hispanic 
culture, education, and accomplishment through year-round national and 
regional inspirational leadership programs by sponsoring a number of 
educational and cultural programs including the Hispanic Heritage 
Awards, Youth Awards, and the LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Initiative.

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  The Hispanic Heritage Awards and Ceremony began as a small White 
House ceremony in 1987 honoring the creation of Hispanic Heritage 
Month, September 15 through October 15. The award is a prestigious 
honor, and is a culmination of the Foundation's year-round efforts.
  In an evening filled with cultural pride and celebration, the 
Foundation and the audience honor notable Hispanics who have 
distinguished themselves as role models in the Hispanic community while 
making a positive impact in our country.
  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hispanic Heritage Awards 
and the theme of the 2006 ceremony will be ``Looking Back, Moving 
Forward,'' representing the Hispanic community as part of the history 
of this Nation, and our presence in the Nation's future.
  The event will be held September 7, 2006 on the Eisenhower Stage at 
the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
  I ask the House of Representatives to join me today in recognizing 
such an outstanding organization that strives to inspire education in 
our community, individual excellence among young Hispanics, and 
prosperity within our communities.

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