On the recordSeptember 20, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in celebrating New Mexico's centennial. We are proud to introduce a resolution honoring the 100 years since New Mexico became a State on January 6, 1912. Home to some of the earliest human settlements in North America, New Mexicans have spent this year celebrating our State's remarkable history, our tremendous cultural diversity, and our meaningful contributions to the Nation and the world. From the fertile Rio Grande Valley, to the vast Chihuahuan Desert, to the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico's natural beauty is unsurpassed. From Pope to Geronimo, from Conrad Hilton to Jeff Bezos, from Nancy Lopez to Brian Urlacher, from Georgia O'Keefe to Rudolfo Anaya, from Dennis Chavez to Dolores Huerta, and from countless other New Mexicans, our impact on America's past, present, and future cannot be overstated. As we continue to celebrate our centennial year, I join with all New Mexicans in honoring our unique heritage and our bright future. ____________________
