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CHCI BOARD CONVENES IN RIO GRANDE VALLEYMcAllen, TX
– The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) board of
directors convened “CHCI is pleased to be
in the Rio Grande Valley, with its rich heritage and culture, to promote
our mission of developing future Hispanic leaders. We thank Congressman
Rubén Hinojosa for his generosity and hospitality, “ said CHCI
Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX). CHCI, a non-profit and
non-partisan educational 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership
development programs and educational services for Hispanic college and
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Throughout
the week, CHCI board members – including 13 confirmed Hispanic Members
of the U.S. Congress –attended various functions to interact with
community and business leaders in an effort to learn more about the
issues impacting the local Hispanic community. In
conjunction with the retreat, CHCI sponsored a fundraiser at the home of
Mr. Alonzo Cantu, President and CEO of Cantu Construction Company on
Thursday, February 22. Proceeds will benefit CHCI’s summer internship,
nine-month fellowship program and scholarship awards for Hispanic youth
nationwide.
The
51-member CHCI board of directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of
the U.S. Congress, non-profit leaders, elected officials, and corporate
executives. For more information on CHCI, visit our web site, 
