[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Latino 
Democratic Committee of Orange County, as it celebrates National 
Hispanic Heritage Month. For almost a decade, the Latino Democratic 
Committee of Orange County has championed the cause of improving the 
lives of Latinos in Orange County through pride of ethnic origin, 
involvement in government, education and community issues while 
building coalitions. I am delighted to add my voice to those 
recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United 
States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. I am proud to 
join the residents of Orange County in commemorating this celebratory 
month.
  Since 1968, as Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by President 
Lyndon Johnson and expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, we have 
all come together to celebrate and honor Hispanic Americans and their 
contributions to our Nation. Since the Revolutionary War, Hispanics 
have served with honor and distinction in every conflict. They serve as 
leaders in government, law, business, not-for-profits, social 
movements, and grassroots efforts. Hispanics continue to enrich our 
Nation's character and shape our common future. Now, more than ever, 
Hispanic Americans are shaping the American experience.
  Madam Speaker, I am delighted to honor National Hispanic Heritage 
Month and the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County. I 
congratulate and salute the board of directors and supporters of this 
organization for their very positive and lasting impact on the lives of 
so many individuals and families.

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