Tribute to Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence

TRIBUTE TO HISPANICS ACHIEVING AND CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE -- (Extensions of Remarks - October 06, 2005)

* Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of Ms. Lucia Alfaro, Ms. Cristina Cartagena, Ms. Amanda Gonzalez, Ms. Genesis Melendez, Ms. Daniela Ortiz Bahamonde, Mr. Esteban Pacheco, Ms. Sylvia Roman, Mr. Enrique Sanchez, Ms. Elizabeth Zamora, Mr. David Hernandez, Ms. Mayra Jara, Mr. Josue Malaver, Ms. Sujeilly Rohena, Ms. Linette Serrano, Mr. Nolberto Alvarenga, Mr. Angel Amarat, Mr. Eric Familia, Mr. Karl Gonzalez, Ms. Makisha Rodriguez, Mr. Cruz Rosado, Mr. Benito Vega, Ms. Katherine Cortes, Ms. Carol Esparza, Mr. Narcisco Fernandez, Mr. Miguel Fuentes, Ms. Jessica Perez, Mr. Eric Sanchez, and Ms. Christina Gonzalez. These fine young people from the city of Worcester have recently been recognized at the annual HACE Youth Awards and Recognition Dinner.

* The Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence Committee, HACE, was created in 1985 by the faculty and staff at Quinsigamond Community College. The goal of HACE is to raise community awareness of the richness of Hispanic culture. The organization recognizes the achievements of young people, provides positive role models, and encourages youths to focus on education. Honorees are nominated by school principals, teachers, coaches, community leaders and agencies. Along with the honor, each student receives a scholarship.

* Each year, HACE holds an annual dinner to recognize youth leaders. The honorees from this year's annual dinner, include 28 students from Worcester high schools. These select few have distinguished themselves in five categories: the arts, athletics, academics, community service and/or leadership. This year's honorees will receive a gift in the amount of $200, as an incentive and encouragement to continue along the path of excellence.

* Over a span of 20 years, HACE is proud to have given monetary awards totaling over $57,000 in recognition of the achievements each honoree has accomplished.

* The committee members who dedicate themselves to coordinating HACE include Ms. Maria Addison, Ms. Olga Lopez-Hill, Mr. John Rodriguez, Mr. Dan de la Torre, Ms. Susan Laprade, Ms. Brenda Safford, Ms. Kirshner Donis, Ms. Viviana Troche, Honorable Harriette Chandler, Ms. Maria Florez, Mr. Javier Salort, Mr. Albert Vasquez, and Ms. Dolly Vazquez.

* I am sure all my colleagues and fellow constituents will join me in applauding the accomplishments of these young leaders, and praise HACE for the great service they perform in the city of Worcester.

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