Introduction of House Resolution to Recognize Chicano Heritage Month

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to proudly introduce legislation to recognize Chicano Heritage Month.

The Mexican American community has reclaimed ``Chicano'' to empower and uplift the Mexican-American identity.

The Chicanos of my district, the State of California, and America as a whole, have significantly contributed to the advancement of our country. Chicanos have aided in scientific advancement, such as the invention of the X-ray reflection microscope in 1948. Chicanos have made major strides in the category of space exploration, as Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic female astronaut. As of 2019, approximately 37,000,000 Chicano immigrants reside in the United States and make up about 61.4 percent of America's Latino population.

In my district, Chicanos make up an overwhelming majority of the city of Santa Ana, which became the first major city last year to recognize Augustas Chicano Heritage Month.

Mexican Americans in the United States deserve recognition for their aforementioned achievements and contributions to our country. Therefore, I am introducing the Chicano Month Resolution. This resolution will recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month and acknowledge the enhancement of diversity that the Chicano population provides for the United States.

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