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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1488 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23, 2024, 

as ‘‘National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week’’, and celebrating the 

vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 

Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. BARRAGA ́N, Ms. NORTON, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. 

VELA ́ZQUEZ, and Mr. ESPAILLAT) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23, 2024, as ‘‘National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week’’, and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy. 

Whereas Latino cuisine is an integral part of the cultural 

heritage of the United States and reflects a wide range 

of culinary traditions originating in Latin America and 

the Caribbean; 

Whereas Latino cuisine, characterized by its diverse ingredients, techniques, and flavors, has contributed to the development of new culinary trends and fusion cuisines in 

the United States; 


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Whereas Latino cuisine incorporates centuries of Indigenous, 

European, African, and other culinary influences; 

Whereas Latino chefs, home cooks, and culinary entrepreneurs play a vital role in the innovation, preservation, 

and sharing of Latino culinary traditions; 

Whereas the Latino gastronomic sector significantly contributes to the United States economy, including through 

restaurants, Latino-owned businesses, food markets, agricultural producers, and culinary tourism, providing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for millions 

of Americans; 

Whereas celebrating Latino cuisine promotes cultural understanding and appreciation among all Americans, highlighting the importance of food as a cultural expression 

and fostering greater inclusivity and respect for cultural 

diversity; 

Whereas celebrating Latino gastronomic cuisine can support 

the allocation of funding and resources to Latino culinary 

initiatives, including educational programs and community projects; and 

Whereas supporting educational initiatives can foster greater 

awareness and appreciation of Latino cuisine among students on college campuses: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘National 

3 Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week’’; 

4 (2) recognizes the culinary influences of Latino 

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1 ditions, technique, and flavors, creating a gastro2 nomic experience celebrated worldwide; 

3 (3) supports the goal of bringing awareness to 

4 Latino gastronomy and cultivating an appreciation 

5 for innovative culinary practices in Latin cuisine; 

6 and 

7 (4) encourages Federal agencies, local govern8 ments, and community organizations to collaborate 

9 in supporting initiatives that promote Latino gas10 tronomy, including funding for culinary education, 

11 food festivals, and cultural exchange programs, to 

12 enhance the visibility and appreciation of Latino cul13 inary heritage across the Nation. 

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