I rise today to recognize the remarkable achievements of the MexicanAmerican Opportunity Foundation [MAOF] and its founder and president. Mr. Dioniclo Morales. Motivated by the vital needs of the Hispanic community. Mr. Morales founded the MexicanAmerican Opportunity Foundation nearly three decades ago in order to provide employment. education. linguistic. and health services to Americans of Mexican descent. Born in Arizona and raised In Moorpark. CA. Mr. Morales was the son of migrant farmworker parents. Morales was educated at California State Teachers College in Santa Barbara and went on to study at the University of Southern Callfrlia. He now resides with his wife and the youngest of his four children in Pico Rivera.