75th Anniversary of The League of United Latin American Citizens-Hon. Nancy Pelosi

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS-HON. NANCY PELOSI (Extensions of Remarks - February 24, 2004)

HON. NANCY PELOSI
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004

Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, congratulations to the League of United Latin American Citizens on 75 years of outstanding service. Your work has improved the lives of millions of Hispanic Americans and has benefited our entire country.

Seventy-five years ago, the founders of the League of United Latin American Citizens, better known as LULAC, joined together to establish an organization that would become the largest, oldest and most successful Hispanic civil rights and service organization in the United States. Since its inception on February 17, 1919, in Corpus Christi, Texas, LULAC has championed the cause of Hispanic Americans in education, employment, economic development and civil rights.

LULAC has developed a comprehensive set of nationwide programs fostering educational attainment, job training, housing, scholarships, citizenship, and voter registration. Its members throughout the Nation have developed a tremendous track record advancing the prosperity and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. LULAC's legislative platform promotes humanitarian relief for immigrants, increased educational opportunities for our youth, and equal treatment for all Hispanics in the United States and its territories, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

This year the League of United Latin American Citizens will celebrate 75 years of community service to increase educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for Hispanic Americans. I am proud to join my colleagues in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the LULAC membership, and Americans across the country in commending LULAC on 75 years of service and the great contributions LULAC has made to our country.

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