ATLANTA – State Representative Pedro Marin (D- Duluth), 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,” said Rep. Marin.
“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 is 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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