Duluth--Recently, at the Annual Meeting for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), State Rep. Pedro Marin was elected by his peers to become the next Vice President of Membership on the executive committee. The NHCSL was founded in 1989 and represents over 300 elected Hispanic State legislators through out the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Its primary mission is to organize Hispanic state legislators who advocate on behalf of Hispanic communities across the United States.
"It is indeed an honor to be elected by my colleagues from across the United States to serve in this capacity. The NHCSL is one of the premier organizations constantly identifying new ways to support existing Latino legislators as well as preparing others who have a desire a life in public service," stated the four term legislator from Gwinnett County.
During the conference Rep. Marin also received the prestigious John S. Martinez Excellence in Leadership award for his years of service as a member of the Georgia General Assembly where in 2002 he became the first Latino Democrat elected into the House and the first Latino to pass legislation in the history of Georgia. To NHCSL President Rep. Joseph E. Miro (DE), Rep. Marin "stands for all that John Martinez did: integrity, passion and forward-thinking policy."
For more information about the NHCSL please visit their website at www.nhcsl.org.
State Representative Pedro Marin (D-96th), on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, attended the first Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House. Latino leaders from throughout the United States, including the first Latino United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, enjoyed a private reception and outdoor concert hosted by George Lopez, Eva Longoria-Parker and Jimmy Smits.
"It was an incredible night. To meet such distinguished and accomplished Latinos and enjoy an all-star concert on the White House south lawn was truly an event I will never forget," stated the four-term legislator from Gwinnett County.
"I am especially honored to have met Justice Sotomayor, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar. 2009 has been a watershed moment for Latinos in politics. President Obama has an administration and cabinet that is reflective of the diversity we enjoy as a country," offered Rep. Marin. "Speaking with Justice Sotomayor was extremely delightful. Her knowledge and understanding of the key issues impacting Latinos and all Americans are astounding."
Rep. Marin is the only Latino Democrat in the Georgia General Assembly. He currently serves on the House Banks and Banking, Industrial Relations and Economic Development and Tourism committees. Rep. Marin also sits on numerous boards such as the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials, Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators and is Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
To read the Presidential Proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month 2009 please click here.
To view a slide show of the concert click here.
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Atlanta, GA 30334
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