[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17390]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF NASA'S OBSERVANCE OF 2010 HISPANIC HERITAGE 
                                 MONTH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of NASA Glenn 
Research Center's annual observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which 
was organized by the Hispanic Advisory Group at NASA Glenn. As 
employees at NASA celebrate the heritage, culture and numerous 
contributions of Hispanic Americans in Greater Cleveland and throughout 
our country, we reflect on this year's theme: ``Heritage, Diversity, 
Integrity and Honor; The Renewed Hope of America.''
   Americans of Hispanic descent have served our country in numerous 
ways. Their rich and diverse culture has touched the life of every 
American and has been an invaluable component of Cleveland's diverse 
social fabric.
   I also rise in honor of this year's keynote speaker, NASA astronaut 
Jose M. Hernandez, who was part of the crew aboard the space shuttle 
flight, Discovery, from liftoff on August 28, through touchdown on 
September 11, 2009. His leadership and expertise in the fields of 
chemical, computer and electrical engineering have promoted great 
strides in several areas of scientific study.
   Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and 
celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, of the NASA Glenn Research 
Center and of Astronaut, Jose Hernandez. The innumerable contributions 
made by Hispanic Americans have added immeasurably to NASA Glenn's 
unparalleled global record of success.

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