WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 DC-CandidatesCHCIEvnt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced that presidential candidates Sen. John
McCain of Arizona and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois will address a crowd of
more than 2,300, including as many as 40 Members of Congress in attendance, at
the CHCI 31st Annual Awards Gala on September 10, 2008 at the Washington D.C.
Convention Center.
Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez and actress Rosie Perez will receive
Medallion of Excellence Awards. The Chairman's Award, selected by CHCI
Chairman Joe Baca (CA-43), will be presented to three pioneering Members of
Congress, Reps. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18), and
Jose E. Serrano (NY-16).
CHCI prepares to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7, 2008,
with its Annual Public Policy Conference celebrating the theme The Power to
Make the Difference.
Hispanic Members of Congress, prominent Latino experts, and national
leaders will gather at the Public Policy Conference on September 7-9, 2008, at
the Washington D.C. Convention Center for provocative discussions on critical
issues for the Latino community, including education, immigration, the
economy, civil rights, health, housing, labor and technology.
This dynamic three-day conference will also feature a CHCI Board of
Director's Tribute to the Honorable Sen. Ted Kennedy (MA), the unveiling of a
new U.S. postage stamp honoring Latin Jazz, and a lively discussion on the
power of the Latino vote.
For the complete Public Policy Conference agenda, please visit
http://www.chci.org/2008Events/2008_glance.html .
CHCI's 8th Annual Reyes of Comedy Night takes place on Tuesday, September
9 at the Warner Theatre, featuring a dynamic lineup of comedians who will draw
from their personal experiences to present a comedic portrait of Hispanic life
in the United States.
For more information on Reyes of Comedy Night, please visit
http://www.chci.org/2008Events/2008reyesofcomedy.html.
To learn more about CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month events, please visit
http://www.chci.org/2008Events/2008.html .
For press credentials, please email Director of Communications, Scott
Gunderson Rosa at sgunderson_rosa@chci.org.
About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and
nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs
and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI
Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit
leaders and corporate executives. For information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771
or visit www.chci.org.
SOURCE Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
