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October 23, 2006
Hispanic Heritage Month Speech 2006
By Diego Samaniego, Deputy Director of Civil Service New York
Today, I would like to speak about the importance of Hispanics in the American society.
Hispanics continue to play an important role in the US as constant contributors to our American society and where we persist to prosper in essential areas of development and challenge such as: the national economic, education, environment, health, arts, sports etc… And most importantly we engage as a major component of building up new bridges for the current and new generations in America.
The United States has been known for its multicultural society. For this reason, the US sustains this diversity because of the positive advances in our modern globalize world. Today, Hispanics not only live in big cities and occupy important positions in both sectors private and public but we have tendencies to move around in order to promote our talents. Despite that many of us come from different parts of the world, we live the American Dream by owning homes and businesses.
As you know, the Hispanic long term objective has been to be united but to move forward in this society Hispanics need to learn more about leadership, learn about the vital aspects of the American culture, and obtain guidance of learning laws and protocol to advance in this great nation.
I. As you may know, the Hispanic population in the United States is of approximately 40 million people and is the fastest growing group. If this percentage continues to grow, by the year 2050, Hispanics will represent 25% of the US population, which indicates that by then we would need to be prepared to have a superior representation and be equipped to compete effectively in different productive markets and social issues in order to meet the new challenges that we will be facing in our lives.
II. Of course, the greater percentage of Hispanics live in big cities like New York, San Antonio,
Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, and Chicago. However, a fraction of this population also lives in other states as well. The Hispanic population is often seeking for places to live where the unemployment and crime rates are low, and where good schools are for their children. Our Latino business culture habitat reflects our strong diversity but seeks for security, evolution, and prosperity.
III. So, now that we have this picture about Hispanics in the US, keep these points in mind, Hispanics live happily where Latino business owners make money, have a well established Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and where the Latino representation can make public policies a total success and beneficial to all communities. Now, these projections and ideas should reflect strongly in our municipalities, state and federal governments.
IV. As you may know, a growth in population is a good indicator of success in the US. This leading indicator determines a larger need of consumer goods and also epitomizes an increase of total consumer spending.
V. “The United States Department of Commerce has pointed out that a number of Hispanic firms are growing four times faster than the number of all US firms”.
VI. In this view, it means that Hispanics are getting better educated and have a decent employment around the nation. Educating our youth and our residents means more revenues, earnings and greater economic stimulus for our country.
VII. During this month of Hispanic activities and celebration not only that we are commemorating this important month but we are also setting positive Hispanic role models for future generations.
VIII. Again, thank you for making me part of the advancement of our Hispanic community and for today’s theme the “Hispanic Heritage contributions, trends, and future directions”.
IX. Let me end by saying “A Full-size achievement can lead us to gain and open unprecedented opportunities”.
X. Viva the Americas and Viva this great nation.
Thank you very much and may god bless America.
Ahorre October 23, 2006 02:37 PM