[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13947]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we 
celebrate as members of the Hispanic community the contributions that 
have been made to the United States throughout our history.
  The story of Hispanic Americans is truly the American story. Our 
dream is the American Dream. In America, if you work hard, play by the 
rules and dream big, there is no limit to what you can achieve.
  Succeeding in all walks of life and serving as patriots in the 
American Armed Forces, Hispanics have enriched in so many different 
ways our way of life. Their advances in universities from their 
knowledge and talent have continued to play a vibrant role as we 
strengthen the fabric of America. Hispanic Americans' commitment to 
faith, family, hard work, and perseverance adds to that rich diversity 
and vibrancy. It makes our country a melting pot like no other place in 
the world.
  Today and every day, we should take time to note and to celebrate the 
wonderful contributions of the Hispanic community in the San Joaquin 
Valley and across America.

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