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109TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 721 

Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia 

del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their 

hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being 

of the United States. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MARCH 9, 2006 

Ms. SOLIS (for herself, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. HONDA, 

Mr. TOWNS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. BACA, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. 

CARDOZA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GUTIERREZ, 

Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LANTOS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. 

REYES, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. LINDA T. 

SA ́NCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. 

VELA ́ZQUEZ, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. LEE, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. 

WEXLER, Ms. WATSON, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. 

MARKEY, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. 

MCDERMOTT, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CROWLEY, 

Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American 

Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and 

contribution to the stability and well-being of the United 

States. 

Whereas the aftermath of 40 years of internal political turmoil forced hundreds of thousands of individuals in the 


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Republic of El Salvador to flee that country and seek 

peace and security in a new country, the United States; 

Whereas Salvadoran-Americans constitute a significantly 

growing population in the United States, with the majority living in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the 

Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and various other 

areas in the United States; 

Whereas the history of the United States is a rich and enduring tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable 

lives, cultures, and events, and the lives, work, and artistry of Salvadoran-Americans have added strength, vitality, and purpose to that tapestry; 

Whereas the maturing Salvadoran-American community continues to make great economic and cultural contributions 

to daily life in the United States; 

Whereas many of these Salvadoran-Americans actively participate in the United States educational system, further 

promoting their sense of American pride within communities in this country; 

Whereas Salvadoran-American families should have an established day to acknowledge the contribution and value of 

their culture to the United States; 

Whereas the strength of the Salvadoran-American culture can 

be preserved and passed on to future generations; 

Whereas Salvadoran-American families, communities, and 

generations that follow are committed to maintain both 

Salvadoran and American cultures, while promoting cultural interchange; 

Whereas free of prejudices and as proud men and women, 

Salvadoran-Americans participate and contribute to the 


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social, educational, professional, and political systems of 

the United States; 

Whereas Salvadoran-American individuals, families, organizations, and communities in cities and States across the 

Nation wish to share the establishment of a nationally 

recognized and celebrated Salvadoran-American Day (El 

Dia del Salvadoren ̃o), beginning on August 6, 2005, and 

to be celebrated by all generations that follow; 

Whereas on August 6, 1525, the official founding of Villa De 

San Salvador was declared in the Valle de las Hamacas 

(Valley of the Hammocks) where the indigenous ancestors of El Salvador fought historic battles against the 

submission and abuse of Spanish colonialism in order to 

preserve the life and liberty of the Cuscatleco population; 

and 

Whereas August 6 is a day of recognition for SalvadoranAmericans to celebrate throughout the United States: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 

2 the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El 

3 Dia del Salvadoren ̃o) in recognition of all Salvadoran4 Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribu5 tion to the stability and well-being of the United States. 

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