Senator Harry Reid Helped Designate October 25-29, 2009, National Hispanic Media Week

RESOLUTION

Designating October 25 through October 31, 2009, as ''Na- tional Hispanic Media Week'' in honor of the Latino Media of America.

- Whereas for almost 470 years the United States has benefitted from the work of Hispanic writers and publishers;

- Whereas there are over 800 Hispanic newspapers with a circulation of 17,800,000, and over 550 Hispanic magazines with a circulation of 31,600,000;

- Whereas Hispanic television and radio programs respond to the bilingual needs of the United States Latino population;

- Whereas market research estimates that the reach of Spanish language television is nearly universal;

- Whereas 1 in 8 Americans is served by a Hispanic publication throughout the Nation;

- Whereas the Latino print media generated $1,400,000,000 in revenue last year, despite adverse economic conditions;

- Whereas the Hispanic press informs many Americans about significant political, economic, and social issues of our day;

- Whereas the Hispanic press in the United States focuses in particular on informing and promoting the well being of our country's Hispanic community; and

- Whereas commemorating the achievements of the Hispanic press acknowledges the important role the Hispanic press has played in United States history:

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-

(1) designates October 25 through October 31, 2009, as ''National
Hispanic Media Week'' in honor of the Latino Media of America; and

(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.

The resolution was presented by Senators Harry Reig (D-NV), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Mark Udall (D-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO) y Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY).

Photo: Senator Harry Reid (second from left) at the recent NAHP Media Summit with Judith Martinez, NAHP Region 2 rep; Clara Padilla Andrews, NAHP President; and publisher of the year, Marty Cortinas from La Voz Hispanic.