September 15, 2016
Contact: Kyle Roerink
Phone: 202-657-3219

Today Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement and video on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq-IBZaxPYc

“Hello, I’m Dina Titus, your congresswoman from District One.

“Lo siento pero no hablo Espanol muy bien. Un poquito, nada mas. Pero ojala que mejore.

“Please join me in recognizing September as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The neighborhoods of District One are the most diverse in the state and exemplify why Hispanic traditions, language, and arts are among the touchstones of American culture.

“In Las Vegas, nearly one-third of the total population and over 40 percent of those under 18 identify themselves as Hispanic. Residents hail from all the Latin American countries and many island nations, threading their folkways and history into the fabric of everyday life in Southern Nevada.  Hispanic culture endows our city from corner to corner.  It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas without mainstays like the Mexican dance group Comparza Morelense, the newspaper El Mundo, the Venezuelan restaurant Las Arepas, the Salvadoran Las Pupusas, the Puerto Rican Association, the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce, the Las Vegas Heritage Museum, or the annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration at Winchester Park.  

“While there is much to celebrate, we still have work to do. I want to thank Las Vegas’ immigration advocates including DREAMers like Astrid Silva who have fought for commonsense reform instead of building walls.

“Passing comprehensive legislation is a moral imperative and economic necessity for the 210,000 undocumented immigrants in our state. This Hispanic Heritage Month we must renew our effort to bring people out of the shadows and give them a shot at the American Dream.

“Please know that I am -- and always will be -- an advocate for fixing our broken immigration system and providing families with the opportunity to prosper in the U.S. Together we will celebrate the culture, achievements, and heritage of the Hispanic community. Together we will work to bring justice to those who deserve a voice. 

“Y recuerden, “Adelante… siempre adelante.”