[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16890]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE LAS VEGAS LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of an important organization to southern Nevada, Las Vegas' 
Latin Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to honor this chamber that 
contributes so much in support of Las Vegas' Hispanic business 
community. As the premier Latin Chamber serving our Great State, it is 
a key contributor to the success of Nevada. I am pleased to see the 
Latin Chamber of Commerce reach this significant milestone, continuing 
to serve as an important ally to Las Vegas' Hispanic community.
  Without a doubt, the many Hispanic businesses, both small and large, 
located throughout the southern Nevada valley have greatly contributed 
to our State's achievements. With the help of the Latin Chamber of 
Commerce, Las Vegas' Hispanic business community has continued to grow 
and thrive, contributing to our State's economy. Even in difficult 
economic times, the Latin Chamber of Commerce was there to support 
local Hispanic businesses and keep hard-working southern Nevada 
businessowners on their feet. The chamber has helped to cultivate a 
flourishing Hispanic business community through innovation, creativity, 
and ingenuity. The strong foundation it has built will be felt for 
years to come.
  Aside from helping local businesses expand, the Latin Chamber of 
Commerce also brings southern Nevada's Hispanic entrepreneurs unique 
opportunities. The chamber provides numerous networking events, 
including luncheons, leadership programs, and seminars. It also 
prioritizes Nevada's Hispanic youth by providing an academic 
scholarship program for students, which offers opportunities for those 
wishing to pursue higher education. Alongside this program, the Latin 
Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Latino Youth Leadership Conference 
that brings together students from high schools across Nevada to 
provide them tools for a prosperous future.
  I have attended multiple Latin Chamber of Commerce events where I 
have spoken with the men and women who participate in this chamber, and 
I can attest to the incredible role they play within our community. 
Sixteen members serve on the Board of Directors, bringing structure and 
direction to this significant entity. I am thankful for their 
leadership and for the great things they are doing for businesses in 
southern Nevada.
  For the past 40 years, Las Vegas' Latin Chamber of Commerce has 
proven its unwavering dedication to the great State of Nevada. The hard 
work of those that have served this chamber has greatly contributed to 
the excellent growth that we see in the city of Las Vegas today. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring the Latin Chamber of Commerce on 
its 40th anniversary and thanking it for all it does to make Nevada's 
business community the best it can be.

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