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The original documents are located in Box 35, folder "National Hispanic Heritage Week" of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 35 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE UNITED THE STATES. OF SEAL National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our country's Hispanic heritage reaches back more than four cen- turies. When the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock, Hispanic civilization was already flourishing in what is now Florida and New Mexico. Since then the Hispanic contribution to America has been a consistent and vital influence in our country's cultural growth. More than ten million Americans of Hispanic origin today contribute to our national diversity, enriching the quality of American life in the arts, the sciences, sports, religion and the small but important things of everyday living. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1974, and ending September 16, 1974, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon all the people of the United States, especially the education community and those organizations concerned with the pro- tection of human rights, to observe that week with appropriate cere- monies and activities. In celebrating this occasion, I also call upon my fellow Americans to rededicate themselves to the principle of full and equal opportunity for all citizens, and to seize upon the broad spectrum of skills and abilities of those individuals of Hispanic heritage who have SO significantly con- tributed to our Nation's growth and prosperity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hun- dred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford PREST THE OF OFFICE THE UNITED SEAL National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our country's Hispanic heritage reaches back more than four cen- turies. When the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock, Hispanic civilization was already flourishing in what is now Florida and New Mexico. Since then the Hispanic contribution to America has been a consistent and vital influence in our country's cultural growth. More than ten million Americans of Hispanic origin today contribute to our national diversity, enriching the quality of American life in the arts, the sciences, sports, religion and the small but important things of everyday living. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1974, and ending September 16, 1974, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon all the people of the United States, especially the education community and those organizations concerned with the pro- tection of human rights, to observe that week with appropriate cere- monies and activities. In celebrating this occasion, I also call upon my fellow Americans to rededicate themselves to the principle of full and equal opportunity for all citizens, and to seize upon the broad spectrum of skills and abilities of those individuals of Hispanic heritage who have SO significantly con- tributed to our Nation's growth and prosperity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hun- dred ninety-ninth. Gerall R. Ford PAR THE OF SIDENT STATE THE VIVITED SEAL National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Men and women of Hispanic origin-Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and other Spanish Speaking Americans-have contributed significantly to the growth of America. They have served with courage and distinction in our Armed Forces. In endeavors as varied as music, architecture, medicine, law, educa- tion, literature and religion, Hispanic-Americans have contributed wisdom, beauty and spiritual strength. No manner of tribute to our country's Hispanic heritage could be more appro- priate in this Bicentennial year than to acknowledge the importance of the Spanish contribution to the success of our own War of Independence. Spanish-led military forces protected the Colonies' southern front and kept the Mississippi River open for navigation and the delivery of supplies to the Americans in the southwest. Don Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish Captain General and Governor of Spanish Louisiana, led these successful campaigns and, in 1781, captured the heavily fortified city of Pensacola from the British. The assistance to our Revolution from Galvez and the Hispanic troops he commanded has not always received the recognition it deserved in our history books. But the name Galvez has enjoyed commemoration through the Texas city we know as Galveston. We can look forward to discovering other contributions from the Hispanic civilization SO long and well established in our land and from the millions of Americans of Hispanic origin who enrich our society. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved September 17, 1968 (82 Stat. 848), requested that a period in September be annually designated in recognition of that heritage. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning September 14, 1975, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford THE OF IDENT THE UNITED National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Men and women of Hispanic origin-Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and other Spanish Speaking Americans-have contributed significantly to the growth of America. They have served with courage and distinction in our Armed Forces. In endeavors as varied as music, architecture, medicine, law, educa- tion, literature and religion, Hispanic-Americans have contributed wisdom, beauty and spiritual strength. No manner of tribute to our country's Hispanic heritage could be more appro- priate in this Bicentennial year than to acknowledge the importance of the Spanish contribution to the success of our own War of Independence. Spanish-led military forces protected the Colonies' southern front and kept the Mississippi River open for navigation and the delivery of supplies to the Americans in the southwest. Don Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish Captain General and Governor of Spanish Louisiana, led these successful campaigns and, in 1781, captured the heavily fortified city of Pensacola from the British. The assistance to our Revolution from Galvez and the Hispanic troops he commanded has not always received the recognition it deserved in our history books. But the name Galvez has enjoyed commemoration through the Texas city we know as Galveston. We can look forward to discovering other contributions from the Hispanic civilization SO long and well established in our land and from the millions of Americans of Hispanic origin who enrich our society. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved September 17, 1968 (82 Stat. 848), requested that a period in September be annually designated in recognition of that heritage. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning September 14, 1975, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford OF THE UNITED THE STATES. OF SEAL National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The America whose Bicentennial we celebrate this year was created and made great by the efforts of people who came to the shores of the new world in search of a future in which their opportunity would be determined by their own industry and desire to make better lives for themselves and their children. At the same time, they brought to this continent their own cultural heritage and, in so doing, contributed immeasurably to the formulation of the American spirit and character. America's Hispanic heritage was strong even before we achieved our independ- ence. Men and women of Hispanic origin fought in the Revolutionary War and in subsequent conflicts. They have enriched our culture, arts and scholarship. They have used their talents to help America build a society based on ideals of freedom and equality. This year is also the sesquicentennial of the Inter-American System, begun 150 years ago with the Congress of Panama. America's Hispanic heritage strengthens the ties of friendship and interdependence that bind the nations of the hemisphere. In celebrating it, we celebrate our mutual commitment to peace and amity. In recognition of the invaluable contributions to our society of men and women of Hispanic origin, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 17, 1968 (36 U.S.C. 169f) has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation desig- nating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning September 12, 1976, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. Gerall R. Ford OF THE UNITED THE OF STATES National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The America whose Bicentennial we celebrate this year was created and made great by the efforts of people who came to the shores of the new world in search of a future in which their opportunity would be determined by their own industry and desire to make better lives for themselves and their children. At the same time, they brought to this continent their own cultural heritage and, in so doing, contributed immeasurably to the formulation of the American spirit and character. America's Hispanic heritage was strong even before we achieved our independ- ence. Men and women of Hispanic origin fought in the Revolutionary War and in subsequent conflicts. They have enriched our culture, arts and scholarship. They have used their talents to help America build a society based on ideals of freedom and equality. This year is also the sesquicentennial of the Inter-American System, begun 150 years ago with the Congress of Panama. America's Hispanic heritage strengthens the ties of friendship and interdependence that bind the nations of the hemisphere. In celebrating it, we celebrate our mutual commitment to peace and amity. In recognition of the invaluable contributions to our society of men and women of Hispanic origin, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 17, 1968 (36 U.S.C. 169f) has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation desig- nating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning September 12, 1976, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. Gerall R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 29, 1976 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of September 12th as National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1976. In his Proclamation the President states, "Men and women of Hispanic origin have enriched our culture, arts and scholarship. They have used their talents to help America build a society based on ideals of freedom and equality. " The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, Bill Danly LIBRARY William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure 2 9. Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans 3518 Polk Street Houston, Texas 70003 Mr. Luis Cano, Executive Director 713-236-0174 la 10. Association of Cuban-American Government Employees P.O. Box 4325 Takoma Park, Maryland 20012 Mr. Gilberto Machin, President 202-383-6151 Residence: 301-270-6072 11. Association of Mexican American Educators P.O. Box 4302 San Diego, California 92104 Helen Diaz, California State President/Judy Clemmons (Alternate) 714-281-3413, 234-7407 or 714-282-2076 (Residence) 12. Association of Psychologists for La Raza Floyd Martinez, Chairman Mental Health Center of Boulder, Colorado 1333 Iris Avenue Boulder, Colorado 303-443-8500 13. Association of Western Spanish-Speaking Community Development Corporations David Lizarraga, Chairman 1330 S. Atlantic Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90022 213-268-6745, 331-5640 (Residence) Jake Alarid, Board Member (Alternate) 515 Carr St. Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303-297-2508 14. Chicano Studies Program Graham Hall, Box 328 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas 79999 Dr. Carmen Ramirez, Director 15. Chicano Teachers of English Carlota Cardenas Dwyer, President c/o English Department University of Texas 200 W. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712 512-447-2272 16. Comision Femenil Mexicana Nacional, Inc. P.O. Box 22212 Los Angeles, California 90022 Ms. Gloria Molina, Vice President 213-728-8882 3 Confederacion de Profesionales Cubanos 330 S1:436 S.W. 8th Street, Room 208 Miami, Florida 33130 Dr. Cristobal Gonzalez-Mayo, President 305-854-5313 Residence: 305-858-6072 18. Cuban National Planning Council P.O. Box 650667 Miami, Florida 33165 Rev. Mario Vizcaino, Chairman Office: 305-552-2186 Residence: 223-4561 Sergio Pereira 119 E. Flagler St., Suite 207 305-358-3833 19. El Congreso Nacional De Asuntos Colegiales 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Attn: Mr. Pepe Barron 20. Hispanic Bicentennial Commission P.O. Box 28597 Central Station Washington, D.C. 20005 Reynaldo Macias, Executive Director 202-659-1838 or 659-1839 21. Hispanic Organization of Professional and Executives 1625 K Street, N.W., Suite 103 Washington, D.C. 20006 Stanley Valadez, National Chairman 202-566-0456 22. IMAGE Mr. Gilbert Chavez, National President Office for Spanish-Speaking American Affairs U.S. Office of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 202-245-8467 23. Institute of Contemporary Hispanic Arts 14 E. 60th, Suite 901 New York, New York 10022 Susan Katzenberg, Executive Director Ms. M. Hernandez, Chairman 212-688-2210 24. Labor Council for Latin American Advancement 815 16th St., N.W., Suite 707 AFL-CIO Building Washington, D.C. 20006 Paul Montemayor, Executive Director 202-637-5327 or 637-5328 4 25. La Raza National Lawyers Association Mario Obledo, National Chairman Department of Health and Welfare 915 Capitol Mall, Room 200 Sacramento, California 95814 Attn: Ms. Esther Lujan, 916-445-6951 (after 5PM, call 445-1722) Rodrigo Mayorga (Alternate) 721 11th Street Sacramento, California 95814 916-442-4981 26. Latinos Unlimited 2536 W. 102nd St. Chicago, Illinois 62223 Ms. Maria Fiore 27. League of United Latin American Citizens 1712 N. 15th St. Waco, Texas 76707 Manuel Gonzalez 817-754-2158 28. Mexican-American Engineering Society P.O. Box 41 Placential, California 92670 Sam Buttner, Executive Liaison 213-572-1286 Manuel Castro, President (Alternate) 213-864-6011 or 714-524-8893 (Residence) 29. Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. 145 Nineth Street San Francisco, California 94103 Vilma S. Martinez, President Al Perez (Alternate) MALDEF, Suite 1007 1028 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 202-659-5166 30. Mexican-American Women's National Association P.O. Box 656, L'Enfant Plaza Washington, D.C. 20024 Elizondo Evangeline (Vangie) Elizondo President 202-343-5304 or 703-569-2451 5 31. National Academy of Chicano Arts and Letters David Conde and Philip Ortego, Chairmen Pro-Tem c/o La Luz Magazine 360 Monroe St. Denver, Colorado 80209 303-388-5807 32. National Alliance of State and Governor's Commission and Committees for Mexiczn-American Affairs Attn: Stan N. Porras, Director Mexican-American Commission State of Nebraska State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 402-471-2791 Mr. Pete Urdiales (Alternate) (Same phone number) 33. National Association of Chicano Social Science Francisco Hernandez, Coordinator Chicano Fellows Program - The Nitery Stanford University Stanford, California 94305 34. National Chicano Health Organization 827 Sherman St. Denver, Colorado 80202 Jim Lopez, Director 303-837-0504 35. National Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations 1019 19th Street, N.E., Suite 730 Washington, D.C. 20018 Rodolfo B. Sanchez, National Director Juan Acededo, Chairman (Alternate) 213-685-5370 36. National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Ms. Lourdes Miranda King Chevy Chase Cent er 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 416 Washington, D.C. 20015 301-656-8689 or 8685 37. National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens 400 First St., N.W., Suite 706 Washington, D.C. Fierro 20001 Manuel D. Fierro, President 202-638-4483 Hank Lacayo, Chairman Soladarity House 8000 E. Jefferson Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48214 38. National Council for Chicano Social Linguistics Attn: Sergio D. Elizondo, Chairman Department of Spanish New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 39. National Council of La Raza 1025 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Raul Yzaguirre, National Director 202-659-1251 John Lopez (Alternate) 114 W. Adams, Suite 629 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 602-245-5028 40. National Economic Development Association 1730 M. Street, N.W., Suite 707 Washington, D.C. 20036 Ruben Estrada, President 202-296-7000 41. National Education Task Force De La Raza Attn: Mr. Henry Casso School of Education University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 42. National Fund for Minority Engineering Students Evelyn Cendan 220 E. 42nd St. New York; New York 10017 212-867-1100 43. National Latino Media Coalition Miguel S. Barragan Executive Director Desert Enterprise, Inc. 120 South 6th St. Brawley, California 92227 44. National Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Joe Flores, National Executive Director State OEO Office 555 Capital Mall, Suite 325 Sacramento, California 95814 916-322-2940 Alfonso Quevedo, President (Alternate) Allied Office Equipment 5974 S. Atlantic Maywood, California 90270 213-582-6428 45. National Puerto Rican Development and Training Institute, Inc. 186 East 116 Street New York, New York 10029 Juan Rodriguez-Munoz, President 212-369-6013 46. National Puerto Rican Business and Marketing Association, Inc. 9 E. 41st St., 12th Floor New York, New York 10017 212-682-6560 Dennis P. Garcia, National Director 47. National Puerto Rican Forum 450 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 Hiram C. Cintron, National Executive Director Miguel Martinez, President (Alternate) 2120685-2312 553-6301 48. National Spanish-Speaking Commission on Alcoholism Mr. Louis Garcia, President c/o Northeast Valley Health Corporation 14935 Rinaldi St. Mission Hills, California 91345 213-365-0861 49. National Spanish-Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs P.O. Box 12801 Fresno, California 93779 John A. Flores, N ational Chairman 209-485-6290 50. National Tradajadores de La Raza (National Organization of Professional Social Workers) 1801 W. Durango Bldg. San Antonio, Texas 78207 Mr. Al Abrego, President 512-226-6178 51. Operation SER 9841 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90045 Ricardo Zazueta, National Director 213-649-1511 52. Pan American Bankers Association Eliu Romer, Chairman of the Board Centinel Bank of Taos P.O. Box 828 Taos, New Mexico 87571 505-758-4201 or 505-758-2297 Leveo Sanchez, Vice President (Alternate) Hemisphere National Bank, 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 202-332-5293 8 53. Personnel Management Association of Aztlan 500 E. Organethorpe Ave. Anaheim, California 92801 Fred Rodriguez, National President 714-871-5000, Ext. 301 54. Puerto Rican Engineers and Scientists Society c/o Chemico 1 Penn Plaza New York, New York 10001 Angel Rivera, President 212-239-5300 55. REFORMA National Spanish-Speaking Librarians City College Library 4901 E. Carson St. Long Beach, California 90806 John Ayala 213-599-4241, Ext. 548 56. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers P.O. Box 48, Main Office Los Angeles, California 90053 Rodrigo T. Garcia, President 213-485-4563 or 213-721-0616 (Residence) George Esquer (Alternate) 1053 Wandering Drive Monterey Park, California 91754 213-262-8044 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 5, 1976 Dear/: President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of September 12th as National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1976. In his Proclamation the President states, "Men and women of Hispanic origin) have enriched our culture, arts and scholarship. They have used their talents to help America build a society based on ideals of freedom and equality." The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure September 29, 1976 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of September 12th as National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1976/ In his Proclamation the President states, "Men and women of Hispanic origin ... have enriched our culture, arts and scholarship. They have used their talents to help America build a society based on ideals of freedom and equality." = The President has asked that I send you the enclosediduplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President FORD i LIBRARY GERALD Enclosure September 10, 1974 FORD & GERALD LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FOR: ROLAND ELLIOTT FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE SUBJECT: National Hispanic Heritage Week Please arrange to have the attached letter robo-typed to the individuals on the enclosed list. September 10, 1974 Dear GEBALOR FORD LIBRARY President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week beginning September 10th as National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974. In his Proclamation the President states, "In celebrating this occasion, I call upon my fellow Americans to rededicate themselves to the principle of full and equal opportunity for all citizens, and to seize upon the broad spectrum of skills and abilities of those individuals of Hispanic heritage who have so significantly contributed to our Nation's growth and prosperity." The President asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this event. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, Fernando E. C. DeBaca Special Assistant to the President Enclosure 9/4/74 Marguerite: National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974 -- week beginning September 10, 1974 and ending September 16, 1974. Katie GERALD FORD & LIBRARY MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 4, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: Marguerite McAuliffe The President has signed a Proclamation entitled: "National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974" Robert D. Linder Robert D. Linder 2. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON FORD & LIBRARY GERALD me Broody- hrs. Armstrong 's offece wanted this to go from Le Bea, if possible, to help introduce his to the Community. hear Marganth Fine B MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON GERALD FORD September 9, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: MARGUERITE McAULIFFE FROM: FERNANDO E.C. DE BACA SUBJECT: National Hispanic Heritage Week Proclamation Attached is a listing of recipients for the Proclamation designating September 10-16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. As Fred Slight indicated in his telephone conversation with you, it would be appreciated if these items were sent out under my signature to serve as an initial introduction to the Hispanic community in my new post. Please call me at extension 2701 should you have any questions regarding this mailing. Attachment Mr. Jose Aceves Mr. Manuel Montez Executive Director 3815 North Broadway Latin American Manufacturer's Assn. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 1728 East 14th Street San Leandro, Ca. 94577 Mr. Bill Orozco 202 South Broadway Mr. Joe Benites Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 National President League of United Latin American Citizens Dr. Delfin Pupo 3033 North Central Avenue 214 Mercer Street Phoenix, Az. 85012 New York, New York 10012 Mr. Hector Vasquez Mr. Edward Lucero Executive Director 735 Curtis Street National Puerto Rican Forum Denver, Colorado 80204 214 Mercer Street New York, New York 10012 Mr. Armando La Casa Director, SABER Dr. Edgardo Buttari 953 SW First Street #2 102 North Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fla. 33130 Miami, Fla. 33132 Dr. Daniel T. Valdez Mr. Manuel Almaguer Publisher, La Luz 800 United Fidelity Building 360 South Monroe St. Dallas, Texas 75202 Denver, Colorado 80211 Mr. Benjamin Fernandez Mrs. Romane Acosta Banuelos 19913 Blackhawk Street President, Ramona's Mexican Chatsworth, Ca. 91311 Food Products, Inc. 13633 Mr. Martin Castillo Gardena, Ca. 205 South Broadway Los Angeles, Ca. 90015 Dr. Eugene A. Marin 525 West Edgemont Mr. Ed Valenzuela Phoenix, Az. 85003 National Director IMAGE Ms. Gilda Bojorques Gjurich 112 North Central Avenue 23 E. Santa Clara Street Phoenix, Az. 85003 Arcadia, Ca 91006 Mr. Willie V. Ortiz Mr. Ignacio Lozano President, La Tertulia Publisher, La Opinion 1436 South Main Street 119 W. Lupita Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 Mr. Antonio Morales Mr. Rudy Cervantes President, Cervantes Tie Co. National Chairman 2516 South Main Street American GI Forum 9010 Houston Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90010 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Dr. Gilbert Ortiz Ms. Marina Berkovitz Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board Aspira of America, Inc. Puerto Rican Congress 245 Fifth Avenue 250 Prospect Street #308 New York, N.Y. 10016 East Orange, New Jersey 07013 Mr. Danny Villanueva Ms. Paquita Vivo President, KMEX-TV President 721 N. Bronson National Conference of Hollywood, California 90038 Puerto Rican Women Watergate East Mr. George Rios 2510 Virginia Ave., N.W. 520 West 190th Street Washington, D.C. 20037 #2B New York, N.Y. 10040 Dr. Arturo Hevia 2411 S.W. 83rd Ct. Mr. Frank Casillas Miami, Florida 33155 1432 W. 63rd Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60315 Ms. Rhea Mojica Hammer Vice Chairperson Mr. Tirso del Junco National Women's Political 4924 Sunset Boulevard Caucus Los Angeles, California 90015 2624 S. Central Park Chicago, Illinois 60623 Mr. Alex Gonzalez 308 Camino Encantado Honorable Maurice Ferre Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Mayor of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Mr. Oscar Gutierrez Miami, Florida 33133 1110 El Paso San Antonio, Texas 78207 Mr. Ricardo Zazueta National Director Mr. Ruben Cruz Operation SER American Braodcasting Corporation 9841 Airport Blvd. 190 N. State Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90045 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Mr. Manuel Gonzalez Mr. Rudy Galiana 10B DeFoe Place 1516 Xavier Street New York, N.Y. 10475 Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80204 Mr. Bolivar Rivera Honorable Joseph M. Montoya Executive Director U.S. Senate Governor's Council on Opportunities Washington, D.C. 20515 for Spanish Speaking 1709 State Office Building Honorable Manuel Lujan Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dr. Graciela Olivares Institute of Social Development Honorable Jaime Benites and Research U.S. House of Representatives University of New Mexico Washington, D.C. 20515 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Honorable Edward Roybal Dr. Rene Cardenas U.S. House of Representatives Executive Director, BCTV Washington, D.C. 20515 4265 Bemis Street Oakland, California 94605 Honorable Herman Badillo U.S. House of Representatives Ms. Anita Ramos Washington, D.C. 20515 Chairperson, Comision Feminil 2115 9th Street Honorable Eligio de la Garza Berkley, California 94710 U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Ms. Margaret Cruz President, Mexican-American Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez Political Association U.S. House of Representatives 259 Monterey Blvd. Washington, D.C. 20515 San Francisco, Calif. 94131 Honorable Carlos Romero Barcelo Dr. Angel Collado Mayor of San Juan Publisher, El Hispano La Fortaleza 900 Silver S.W. San Juan, Puerto Rico Albuquerque, N.M. 87101 Honorable Rafael Hernandez- Mr. Ted Martinez Colon New Mexico Union University Governor of Puerto Rico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 La Fortaleza San Juan, Puerto Rico Dr. Alfred Marquez 191 Hill Street Mr. Brownie Trevino Colma, Calif. 94014 Chairman of G.I. Forum 501 Kramer St. Mr. Pete Rios Dallas, Texas 75211 President, Spanish Speaking Political Association 4004 Beyer Blvd. San Isidro, Calif. 92073 Mr. Manuel Montez Mr. Jose Aceves 3815 North Broadway Executive Director Latin American Manufacturer's Assn. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 1728 East 14th Street Mr. Bill Orozco San Leandro, Ca. 94577 202 South Broadway Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 Mr. Joe Benites National President League of United Latin American Citizens Dr. Delfin Pupo 214 Mercer Street 3033 North Central Avenue New York, New York 10012 Phoenix, Az. 85012 Mr. Edward Lucero Mr. Hector Vasquez 735 Curtis Street Executive Director Denver, Colorado 80204 National Puerto Rican Forum 214 Mercer Street FORD Mr. Armando La Casa New York, New York 10012 Director, SABER 953 SW First Street #2 Dr. Edgardo Buttari Miami, Fla. 33130 102 North Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fla. 33132 Dr. Daniel T. Valdez Publisher, La Luz Mr. Manuel Almaguer 360 South Monroe St. 800 United Fidelity Building Denver, Colorado 80211 Dallas, Texas 75202 Mrs. Romane Acosta Banuelos Mr. Benjamin Fernandez President, Ramona's Mexican 19913 Blackhawk Street Food Products, Inc. Chatsworth, Ca. 91311 13633 Gardena, Ca. Mr. Martin Castillo 205 South Broadway Dr. Eugene A. Marin Los Angeles, Ca. 90015 525 West Edgemont Phoenix, Az. 85003 Mr. Ed Valenzuela National Director Ms. Gilda Bojorques Gjurich IMAGE 23 E. Santa Clara Street 112 North Central Avenue Arcadia, Ca 91006 Phoenix, Az. 85003 Mr. Ignacio Lozano Mr. Willie V. Ortiz Publisher, La Opinion President, La Tertulia 1436 South Main Street 119 W. Lupita Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Mr. Antonio Morales Mr. Rudy Cervantes National Chairman President, Cervantes Tie Co. American GI Forum 2516 South Main Street 9010 Houston Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90010 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Dr. Gilbert Ortiz Ms. Marina Berkovitz Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board Aspira of America, Inc. Puerto Rican Congress 245 Fifth Avenue 250 Prospect Street #308 New York, N.Y. 10016 East Orange, New Jersey 07013 Mr. Danny Villanueva Ms. Paquita Vivo President, KMEX-TV President 721 N. 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