[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16035-16036]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE BICENTENNIAL OF MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE AND THE CENTENNIAL 
                           MEXICAN REVOLUTION

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 20, 2010

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize two important 
celebratory events, the bicentennial celebration of Mexican 
Independence from Spain (Dia de La Independencia) that was (or will be) 
celebrated on September 16th and the Centennial of The Mexican 
Revolution (La Revolucion Mexicana) which will be celebrated on 
November 20th.
  Both Dia de La Independencia and La Revolucion Mexicana are 
celebrating rather significant dates this year as Mexico celebrates 
their 200th year of independence and 100 years since the removal of 
Dictator Porfirio Diaz.
  My Constituents will certainly celebrate these significant dates with 
events too numerous to list. I would however like to highlight two 
special events produced by the University of Arizona, which is located 
in my Congressional District.
  On September 24th, UAPresents a nationally recognized host of world-
class performances and programs for the communities of Southern 
Arizona, will celebrate Da de La Independencia. This celebration of the 
bicentennial celebration of Mexican Independence will also celebrate 
the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Southwest. Arts 
programs such as this promote a common understanding that bridges all 
cultures and boundaries, coupled with education and dialog which will 
foster an understanding of the diverse cultures in the Southern Arizona 
community and in the world. This concert demonstrates how these ideals 
come together at this cultural crossroads, the great stage of 
Centennial Hall located on the University of Arizona's campus.
  On November 10th, the University of Arizona Library Special 
Collections will host ``The Borderlands and the Mexican Revolution'' 
lecture featuring Oscar J. Martinez. Dr. Martinez, a Regents' Professor 
in the department of history at the University of Arizona will assess 
the role of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands in the Mexican Revolution, with 
an emphasis on controversies, disturbances and battles that affected 
the destiny of Mexico and the United States.
  I am pleased to acknowledge and thank President Robert Shelton of the 
University of Arizona for his leadership and outstanding contributions 
towards honoring these historic dates with events that will both 
educate and enlighten our community.

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