IV 
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. PAS-
TOR, 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 Salva-
doran-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 tur-
moil forced hundreds of thousands of individuals in the 
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•HRES 721 IH 
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 major-
ity 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 endur-
ing tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable 
lives, cultures, and events, and the lives, work, and ar-
tistry of Salvadoran-Americans have added strength, vi-
tality, and purpose to that tapestry; 
Whereas the maturing Salvadoran-American community con-
tinues to make great economic and cultural contributions 
to daily life in the United States; 
Whereas many of these Salvadoran-Americans actively par-
ticipate in the United States educational system, further 
promoting their sense of American pride within commu-
nities in this country; 
Whereas Salvadoran-American families should have an estab-
lished 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 cul-
tural interchange; 
Whereas free of prejudices and as proud men and women, 
Salvadoran-Americans participate and contribute to the 
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