[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23492]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay tribute to 
over 112,000 of my constituents during Hispanic Heritage Month. 
September 15th through October 15th has been selected to honor, 
celebrate and commemorate the history and contributions that people of 
Hispanic heritage have made to the United States of America.
  Today there are 45.5 million Hispanic Americans and it is fitting to 
acknowledge their many contributions. The belief that hard work can 
bring a better life and future for our children is part of our shared 
and treasured American dream.
  I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding 
organizations serving California's 14th Congressional District. In 
addition to many other excellent organizations, the following make 
important contributions to our community while respecting, preserving 
and sharing their heritage and culture.
  The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a public foundation that 
cultivates philanthropy to inspire Hispanic children and families to 
achieve personal greatness.
  The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley engages leadership and 
bridges resources to invest in a thriving Hispanic community.
  MACLA Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is a contemporary 
art space dedicated to supporting the work of emerging Latino artists 
and audiences and promotes programs that create opportunities between 
traditional audiences and new art forms and emerging artists. Mexican 
Heritage Corporation is an arts and cultural organization whose focus 
is to affirm, celebrate, and preserve the complexity and richness of 
Latino art and cultural heritage. The Mexican Heritage Corporation 
serves Silicon Valley and Northern California by presenting and 
advancing Mexican and multicultural performing arts. It is one of the 
largest Latino cultural centers in the Nation.
  Fair Oaks Community Center--The Fair Oaks Community Center is a 
multi-service center offering a variety of services to the broader 
Redwood City Community. Services include: Education, immigration and 
citizenship, senior services, housing, employment, legal services, and 
crisis intervention. They also offer emergency food programs served by 
a combination of City staff, as well as representatives from public and 
private non-profit agencies.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join in celebrating 
Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the citizens who work daily to build a 
better future for all American families.

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