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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 238 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 238

     Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast 
contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our 
                                Nation.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 14, 2005

 Mr. Frist (for himself, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Alexander, Mr. 
 Allen, Mr. Burr, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Crapo, 
Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. McCain, Mr. Nelson of Florida, 
  Mr. Obama, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Talent, Mr. 
Voinovich, and Mr. Bingaman) submitted the following resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
     Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast 
contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our 
                                Nation.

Whereas from September 15, 2005, through October 15, 2005, the country 
        celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month;
Whereas the presence of Hispanics on this continent predates the founding of our 
        Nation, and, as among the first to settle in the New World, Hispanics 
        and their descendants have had a profound and lasting influence on 
        American history, values, and culture;
Whereas since the arrival of the earliest Spanish settlers more than 400 years 
        ago, millions of Hispanic men and women have come to the United States 
        from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador and other Caribbean regions, 
        Central America, South America, and Spain, in search of freedom, peace, 
        and opportunity;
Whereas Hispanic Americans have contributed throughout the ages to the 
        prosperity and culture of our nation;
Whereas the United States Census Bureau now lists Hispanic Americans as the 
        largest ethnic minority within the United States;
Whereas Hispanic Americans serve in all branches of the military and have fought 
        valiantly in every war in United States history;
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest United States military distinction, 
        awarded since the Civil War for ``conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
        at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty'';
Whereas 41 men of Hispanic origin have earned this distinction, including 21 
        such men who sacrificed their lives;
Whereas many Hispanic Americans who served in the military have continued their 
        service to our country;
Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated public servants, holding posts at the 
        highest levels of government, including two seats in the United States 
        Senate; and
Whereas Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an 
        enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes September 15, 2005, through October 15, 
        2005, as Hispanic Heritage Month;
            (2) celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans 
        to the strength and culture of our Nation; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate programs and 
        activities.
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