Heinrich, Luján Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, applauded the Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month – which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), the Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday. 

“During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in shaping the economic, social, and cultural landscape of our state and the nation. In New Mexico, Hispanic heritage is as much about lifting up leaders like Senator Dennis Chávez and educator Dolores Gonzáles as it is about our way of life — from the food eaten and the art created, to the close familial ties, to the way querencia infuses our approach to public lands,” said Heinrich. “This month and every month, I remain committed to celebrating Hispanic heritage and addressing the issues that matter most to all New Mexicans, expanding opportunities for a brighter future.” 

“Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a chance to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the nation. As the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years, I feel deeply blessed to come from such a strong and resilient community. New Mexico, with the largest percentage of Hispanics of any state in the country, has long contributed to the fabric of America,” said Luján. 

The full text of the resolution is available HERE. 

This month, Heinrich and Luján also introduced a resolution to designate the week starting on September 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, and celebrate the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)— including New Mexico’s 24 HSIs. 

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