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LULAC Celebrates 90 Years of Advocacy

Honoring Solution Leaders that Improve and Advances the Lives of Latinos

Washington, DC - This week’s 2019 State of Latinx America Summit and National Legislative Awards Gala in Washington, DC marks the start of one of the most important milestones in the history of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, achieving nine decades of advocacy. The Gala is a ticketed event and will take place tonight at the Marriott Marquis from 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.

“We are extremely proud of this year’s honorees and distinguished speakers for the 2019 Legislative Gala. Their lives and work truly exemplify the leadership, dedication and commitment to public service creating jobs, helping our youth attain higher education, ensuring access to housing and health care for our community and speaking out for the rights of veterans and seniors.” stated Sindy Benavides, Chief Executive Officer

The honorees include:

• National Advocate Award: Rick Perry, United States Secretary of Energy
• National Trailblazer Award: Congressman Ben Ray Lujan
• Freedom and Justice Award: Alejandro Rangel- Lopez
• National Arriba Con Ganas Award: Rep. Jesus Garcia
• Profile in Courage Award: Jim Acosta
• Cultural Tribute to Puerto Rico- Mayor of Ponce, Hon. Maria E. Melendez Altier
• Gala Host: Teresa Rodriguez, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Co-Anchor of Univision’s News Magazine “Aqui y Ahora”

Since its founding in 1929 in South Texas, LULAC has reached out to elected leaders in a non-partisan spirit to create bridges, open dialogue and seek solutions that improve and advance the lives of Latinos in the United States.

“Congratulations to each of the recipients, distinguished speakers and to you, the members, friends and partners of LULAC on this, our 90th Anniversary,” said Benavides. “May we celebrate and recommit ourselves to the truth that America will be its greatest when all who are blessed to be a part of it enjoy the dignity, respect and acceptance to which every human being is entitled. Feliz cumpleaños LULAC!”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org