The Hispanic community. comprising cultures from Central and South America as well as Europe. has had an especially farreaching impact on our Nation. From the arts and literature. to the sciences and business. the Hispanic community has helped shape America into a vibrant. dynamic society envied by the world. It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge Hispanic Americans and their immigrant ancestors for their many significant and positive contributions to America. This country was built by immigrants--a great many of whom were of Hispanic descent. Hispanic individuals came to this country to seek opportunity. flee oppression. or find a better place to raise their families. Many of these immigrants became successful in many disciplines. includitg business. education. entertainment. politics. and medicine. We know them. or their children or grandchildren. as pillars of our communities. And many immigrants went beyond the call of duty to serve their adopted homeland. One such immigrant was Alfred Rascone. who immigrated to the United States from Mexico. At age 20. as a lawful permanent American resident. Mr.
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