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[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 240 Introduced in House (IH)]

105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 240

           Recognizing Hispanic culture in the United States.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 23, 1997

 Mr. Pastor submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
           Recognizing Hispanic culture in the United States.

Whereas the Hispanic community represents 10 percent of the United States 
        population and is expected to become the largest minority group in the 
        United States in approximately 10 years;
Whereas by 2035, 1 in 5 Americans will be Hispanic;
Whereas Hispanics distinguish themselves as a community for fostering 
        connections rooted in the Spanish language;
Whereas Hispanics diverse and vibrant culture includes elements originating in 
        Spain, North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and 
        the Far East;
Whereas Hispanics share deep family values, recognize their obligations to the 
        less fortunate in society, protect their children, cherish freedom, and 
        fulfill their patriotic duty to defend their country;
Whereas many Hispanic men and women have served this country with distinction, 
        making important contributions in the arts and sciences, the business 
        world, academia, government, agriculture, and the Armed Forces;
Whereas Hispanics have served in the United States Armed Forces in proportions 
        much larger than their percentage of the population;
Whereas American society can reap great benefits from greater exposure to 
        Hispanic arts and culture;
Whereas Hispanics constitute only 1 percent of the participants in most major 
        entertainment categories, such as writers, producers, directors, actors, 
        and filmmakers; and
Whereas the need to increase the visual presence of Hispanics and create a place 
        in the national conscience can only be done through the visual realm of 
        entertainment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that Hispanics are an example of community 
        and patriotism and have made rich contributions to this 
        country;
            (2) wholeheartedly endorses the efforts of the Foundation 
        for the Arts to raise scholarships at the graduate school level 
        for Hispanics interested in film, theater, television, and the 
        music industry;
            (3) salutes actor Jimmy Smits for his leadership and 
        commitment to bring excellence to the Hispanic community by his 
        creation of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts; and
            (4) supports this and any visionary initiative that seeks 
        to promote and protect the contributions of Hispanics to this 
        country.
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