Steny Hoyer: “I am delighted to support this concurrent resolution, introduced by my distinguished friend from New York (Mr. Serrano).…”

“I am delighted to support this concurrent resolution, introduced by my distinguished friend from New York (Mr. Serrano). During his more than 11 years in the House, the gentleman from New York has consistently led on issues of interest to Hispanic-Americans. I have admired his leadership and appreciated his counsel during the time we have served together. It was through the work of the gentleman from New York and others that this handsome volume was originally compiled. It was also my friend from New York who, as chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus during the 103rd Congress, introduced the resolution that provided for the book's publication. My friend from New York recognized, as should we all, that Hispanics and Hispanic-Americans have played a fundamental role in the history of the United States. Hispanics have every reason to be proud of their role. Christopher Columbus may have been born an Italian, but he was in the service of the King and Queen of Spain when he discovered the New World.”