[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21592]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERMANDAD MEXICANA TRANSNACIONAL, 
                                  ORG.

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 10th anniversary of 
Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional, Org.
  Since it was established in 2005, Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional 
has been a strong advocate for the Latino community in southern Nevada. 
In working to fulfill its mission of promoting family unity and 
community empowerment, the organization ensures that Latinos in Nevada 
have the legal, social, educational, and economic support they need to 
thrive, regardless of their immigration status.
  Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional provides the Latino community with 
essential immigration services including assistance with navigating the 
immigration system to become naturalized U.S. citizens; applying for 
the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, program; renewing 
work permits and legal permanent resident cards; and filing U-Visa and 
Violence Against Women Act petitions.
  Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional has formed important partnerships 
with other entities to enhance the resources it provides. These 
resources include supportive services for victims of violence and free 
tax preparation services, voter registration assistance for newly 
naturalized U.S. citizens, and attorney consultation services for 
immigration cases at no cost to the client. Furthermore, Hermandad 
Mexicana Transnacional offers a variety of literacy and education 
courses for English language learners through its adult education 
program. These courses include elementary and middle school education 
classes and a preparation course for Spanish-speaking students to 
obtain a General Education diploma.
  I applaud Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional for 10 years of dedicated 
service to the Latino community in southern Nevada. Hermandad Mexicana 
Transnacional is the only organization of its kind in the Silver State, 
and its work is truly appreciated and admired. I also commend the 
distinguished leadership of Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional, 
particularly Ms. Luz Marin Mosquera, Ms. Dora Lopez, and Ms. Kathia 
Pereira. Under their direction, Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional has 
assisted more than 45,000 people in southern Nevada with a variety of 
immigration-related issues. This includes 4,000 people who are now U.S. 
citizens and 5,300 people who are now DACA beneficiaries.
  I wish Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional continued success as the 
organization continues its meaningful work.

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