IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 363 
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and cul-
ture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions 
of Latinos to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 
Mr. CA´RDENAS (for himself, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BEN RAY 
LUJA´N of New Mexico, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
SABLAN, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, 
Mr. SERRANO, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. 
SIRES, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. SPEIER, 
Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. CHU, Mr. CUELLAR, Mrs. NAPOLI-
TANO, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mr. PAS-
TOR of Arizona) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
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 each year, the United States celebrates Hispanic 
Heritage Month; 
Whereas the Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic popu-
lation in the United States at over 53,000,000 people, 
making Hispanic Americans the largest racial or ethnic 
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Whereas more than 80,000 Hispanics served in the Vietnam 
War, representing 5.5 percent of individuals who made 
the ultimate sacrifice for the United States in the con-
flict, even though Hispanics comprised only 4.5 percent 
of the population of the United States at the time; 
Whereas 140,000 Hispanic soldiers served in the Korean 
War; 
Whereas, as of September 2013, there are an estimated 
1,377,000 Hispanic veterans of the Armed Forces of the 
United States; 
Whereas 44 Hispanic Americans have received the Congres-
sional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in ac-
tion against an enemy force that can be bestowed on an 
individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United 
States; 
Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated public servants, 
holding posts at the highest levels of Government, includ-
ing 1 seat on the Supreme Court, 3 seats in the Senate, 
35 seats in the House of Representatives, and 1 seat 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Her-
itage Month; 
(2) esteems the integral role of Latinos and the 
manifold heritage of Latinos in the economy, cul-
ture, and identity of the United States; and 
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(3) urges the people of the United States to ob-
serve Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate 
programs and activities that celebrate the cultural 
contributions of Latinos to American life. 
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