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112TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 267 

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions 

of Latinos to the United States. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 

Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. REID, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. 

UDALL of New Mexico, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. LAUTENBERG, 

Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. BINGAMAN, 

Mr. BENNET, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. REED, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DURBIN, 

Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. AKAKA, Mrs. 

HAGAN, Mr. CASEY, and Mr. CRAPO) submitted the following resolution; 

which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the 

heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States 

and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United 

States. 

Whereas beginning on September 15, 2011, through October 

15, 2011, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage 

Month; 

Whereas the Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population in the United States at almost 50,500,000 people, 

making Hispanic Americans the largest ethnic minority 

within the United States; 


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Whereas 1 in 5 United States public school students is Hispanic, and the total number of Hispanic students enrolled 

in public schools in the United States is expected to 

reach 28,000,000 by 2050; 

Whereas the purchasing power of Hispanic Americans is 

nearly $1,000,000,000,000, and there are more than 

2,300,000 Hispanic-owned firms in the United States, 

supporting millions of employees nationwide and greatly 

contributing to the economic sector, especially retail 

trade, wholesale trade, food services, and construction; 

Whereas Hispanic Americans serve in all branches of the 

Armed Forces and have bravely fought in every war in 

the history of the United States; 

Whereas, as of May 31, 2011, there are 29,204 Hispanics 

serving with distinction in Afghanistan and Iraq; 

Whereas 140,000 Hispanic soldiers served in the Korean 

War; 

Whereas more than 80,000 Hispanics served in the Vietnam 

War, representing 5.5 percent of individuals who made 

the ultimate sacrifice for their country in that conflict 

even though Hispanics comprised only 4.5 percent of the 

United States population at the time; 

Whereas, as of May 31, 2011, 605 United States military fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan have been Hispanic; 

Whereas, as of September 30, 2009, there were approximately 1,332,033 Hispanic veterans of the United States 

Armed Forces; 

Whereas 41 Hispanic Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon 

an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces; 


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Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated public servants, 

holding posts at the highest levels of government, including 1 seat on the Supreme Court, 2 seats in the Senate, 

24 seats in the House of Representatives, and 2 seats in 

the Cabinet; and 

Whereas Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to 

family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a 

perseverance to succeed and contribute to society: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Her3 itage Month from September 15, 2011, through Oc4 tober 15, 2011; 

5 (2) esteems the integral role of Latinos and the 

6 manifold heritage of Latinos in the economy, cul7 ture, and identity of the United States; and 

8 (3) urges the people of the United States to ob9 serve Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate 

10 programs and activities that appreciate the cultural 

11 contributions of Latinos to American life. 

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