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LULAC: July 4th Marks The Birth Of Freedom For All
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Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says
This Year Is Testing Our True Values

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) joins
America in celebrating the spirit of freedom and liberty across our Republic
which our founders envisioned in 1776 when they signed the Declaration of
Independence.

Domingo Garcia - National President
“2020 is a time unlike any other in our modern history. Our country is dealing
with the pandemic of the coronavirus and a pandemic of racial and political
division while Juan y Maria worry about their jobs and the health and well-being
of their families. In that sense, our country is being tested like never before
and being forced to look within to re-discover its true values and principles.
Was the promise our early leaders dreamed of just for some or did they truly see
America as a land of opportunity and a nation for all?

This July 4th gives us all a chance to reflect about what kind of a country we
want and what we can each do to make that happen. The greatness of our country is
its diversity and the 60-million Latinos in the United States and Puerto Rico are
working, learning and contributing every day to the USA. May this celebration be
for every person across our land and so we embrace every man, woman and child as
part of the world’s greatest dream come true --- if we hold fast to the promise.”

Sindy Benavides - Chief Executive Officer
“July 4th is always a wonderful day when families and friends get together,
barbecue and share in the traditions of our country. This year, we will be
socially distancing and yet, we can still exercise the freedom of caring for each
other in so many different ways. For example, wearing a mask celebrates our love
of family, friends, neighbors and even strangers with whom we may have near
encounters. It’s considerate and helps keep us all healthier.

May we also take a moment this Independence Day to remember those who put on a
uniform to protect our freedoms. This week especially, I ask that we give thought
and say a prayer in memory of Fort Hood Army Private Vanessa Guillen and her
family, grieving over this young, brave soldier’s loss. May she rest in peace and
may all our sons and daughters in uniform be protected and out of harm’s way.

Soon, America will turn its attention to who will lead our nation for the next
four years and many other electoral races will be decided in November. May we on
this 4th of July rededicate ourselves to the freedom of voting and exercise our
privilege and duty to do so. America is greatest when all our voices are heard
and everyone’s vote is taken into account. Celebrate July 4th and may God bless
you, your family and May God bless America.”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .







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