Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize and honor the Hispanic Museum of Nevada--Museo Hispano de Nevada--for its 20 years of service to our community. For the last two decades, Museo Hispano de Nevada has been guided by its mission: ``dedicated to promote awareness, education and resources of the diverse Hispanic cultures and traditions to enhance intercultural understanding among community members.'' This institution has played a critical role in educating Nevadans about the diversity of Latino heritage and promoting pride and cultural understanding. The Museo Hispano de Nevada has sponsored numerous field trips and workshops, shedding light on the different cultural traditions of the Latino population and enabling future generations to learn about their heritage through historic artifacts and art exhibits. These programs and activities have served as learning tools for educating our community about the diversity in my home State of Nevada, where 26 percent of the population is Latino, accounting for 46 percent of growth in the Silver State. As someone who has directly witnessed the importance of having a museum dedicated to preserving the history and telling the stories of Latinos in my home State, I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act, S. 1868.…”