Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute :: Jimmy Smits, Roberto Clemente, Maria Elena Salinas, Jose M. Garzon, Ph.D. Honorees at CHCI’s 29th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Gala

“Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, announced this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Medallion of Excellence honorees: Emmy Award- and Golden Globe- winning actor Jimmy Smits for Leadership; and Major League Baseball Player legend, the late Roberto Clemente for Community Service.

Emmy Award-winning Univision news anchor Maria Elena Salinas will be presented with the Chairwoman’s Award for journalistic and humanitarian service to Hispanics. Jose M. Garzon, Ph.D. will be presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbon and Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia, together with CHCI, will celebrate this year’s honoree achievements at the 29th Annual CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Washington Convention Center.”

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