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Bipartisan Senate Resolution

Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, and John Cornyn (R-Texas) continued the annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by leading a bipartisan group of 47 colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution that recognizes September 15th through October 15th, 2021 as a month to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. The commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as ‘Hispanic Heritage Week’ under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President Ronald Reagan subsequently expanded the celebration in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15th and ending on October 15th.

“Hispanics have always been an important part of the fabric of American society, full of only love for this country and responsible for countless contributions,” said Sen. Menendez. “As the Hispanic American community continues to grow, we will only become an even more integral part of this country and will help expand economic opportunities for all. I commend my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for supporting this resolution and I hope they will work with me and others to implement policies that will provide Hispanic Americans with greater opportunity.”

“Any Texan will tell you that Hispanic culture is as much a part of our state's foundation as the ground our cities are built on,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This bipartisan resolution will honor the more than 11 million Hispanic Americans that call Texas home, and I’m proud to help usher it through Congress.”

“For over a year, Hispanic Americans have served on the frontlines of this pandemic, educating our children, serving as medical workers, and making sure that our communities have everything they need to survive,” said Sen. Cortez Masto. “The resilience and determination of

the Hispanic community has played an integral role in our nation’s path to recovery, and this year more than ever it is vital that we recognize their countless contributions to the United States. In my home state of Nevada, more than one in four Nevadans is Latino, and I’m proud to continue honoring their invaluable place in our state and nation.”

“As the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate, it is a privilege to formally recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and the significant contributions of Latinos and Hispanic Americans,” said Sen. Padilla. “The success of Latino families, immigrants, and working-class individuals in the face of adversity has enriched the diversity and success of this country. And I remain committed to taking action to build a better future for Latino communities in California and across

the country.”

“With a rich culture and long-held traditions that have become part of the fabric of our nation, the Hispanic community has played a vital role in American society and continues to produce leaders in every facet – from serving in our military, to teaching in the classroom, to running small businesses, to leading in the arts, science, and medicine, and taking care of our entire country as essential workers. This year and every year, we need to honor the resilience and the creativity of our community. This resolution is an important part of that celebration,” said Sen. Luján.

Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.-29) led 36 of his colleagues in introducing a companion resolution in the House of Representatives.

“Latino history is American history, inseparable from the birth of our nation to the present, and into its bright future,” said Rep. Cardenas. “Our community’s involvement and influence on America’s cultural, economic and political tapestry is something that deserves both recognition and celebration. It is with great pride that we lead a resolution that honors the inspiring contributions of our diverse communities to this country.”

The Senate resolution recognizes the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. This point has never been more salient than during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Latinos and Latinas across the country kept our country afloat by working essential, frontline jobs and will play an even more critical role as the nation recovers from the ongoing impacts of this unprecedented health crisis.

Hispanic Americans are the largest racial or ethnic minority group in the U.S., representing more than 62 million people (18.7% of the U.S. population), plus another 3.2 million in Puerto Rico. Fifteen States – Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington – have nearly one million or more Latino and Latina residents.

Vigilias diarias por la libertad para Orar por Clemencia y Curación

Daily Freedom Vigils to Pray for Clemency and Healing

OKLAHOMA CITY – Los líderes religiosos locales en Tulsa y Oklahoma City están liderando "Vigilias de Libertad para Julius Jones" todos los días hasta el 15 de octubre. Los partidarios de Jones se reúnen en el Parque de Reconciliación John Hope Franklin en Tulsa y fuera del Centro de Historia de Oklahoma en OKC todos los días para orar por Jones y su solicitud de clemencia. Jones está programado para ser ejecutado el 18 de noviembre, a pesar de una recomendación de 3-1 de la Junta de Indulto y Libertad Condicional de Oklahoma de conmutar su sentencia a cadena perpetua con la posibilidad de libertad condicional. Está programado para tener una audiencia de clemencia el 26 de octubre.El pastor Larry Crudup de la Iglesia Bautista Tabernáculo, quien dirigió una de las reuniones en Oklahoma City, dijo que las Vigilias por la Libertad han ofrecido inspiración y curación a los partidarios de Jones. "Somos personas de fe que creemos muy seriamente que Julius es inocente y que el estado está a punto de cometer una terrible injusticia en nuestro nombre", dijo Crudup. "Es fácil mirar esa situación y enfurecerse o desesperarse. Pero sabemos que Dios es grande y vemos Su mano en el esfuerzo por liberar a Julius Jones. Oramos para que el Gobernador Stitt y la Junta de Perdón y Libertad Condicional de Oklahoma envíen a este hombre a casa con su

familia. Oramos para que Oklahoma no lleve a cabo una ejecución injusta. Finalmente, oramos por la curación de la familia de Julius y la familia de Paul Howell, quienes han sufrido mucho". Tulsa Freedom Vigil: John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, 321 N. Detroit Ave. 74120. 6 PM Todos losdías. 1 de octubre – 15 de octubre Vigilia por la libertad de Oklahoma City. Fuera del Centro de Historia de Oklahoma. 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. 6 PM Todos losdías. 1 de octubre – 15 de octubre

OKLAHOMA CITY – Local faith leaders

in Tulsa and Oklahoma City are leading “Freedom Vigils for Julius Jones” every day through October 15. Supporters for Jones gather at John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park in Tulsa and outside the Oklahoma History Center in OKC each day to pray for Jones and his application for clemency. Jones is currently scheduled to be executed on November 18, despite a 3-1 recommendation from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to commute his sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole. He is scheduled to have a clemency hearing on October 26. Pastor Larry Crudup with the Tabernacle Baptist Church, who led one of the gatherings in Oklahoma

City, said the Freedom Vigils have offered inspiration and healing to

Jones’ supporters.

“We are people of faith who believe very earnestly that Julius is innocent and the state is about to commit a terrible injustice in our name,” said

Crudup. “It’s easy to look at that situation and become enraged or hopeless. But we know God is great and we see His hand in the effort to free Julius Jones. We pray that

Governor Stitt and the Oklahoma

Pardon and Parole Board send this man home to his family. We pray that Oklahoma does not carry out an unjust execution. Finally, we pray for healing for Julius’ family and the family of Paul Howell, both of whom have suffered greatly.” Tulsa Freedom Vigil John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, 321 N. Detroit Ave. 74120. 6 PM Daily. Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 Oklahoma City Freedom Vigil. Outside of the Oklahoma History Center. 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. 6 PM Daily. Oct. 1 – Oct. 15