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Clothing and fashion can do more than help enhance outer beauty: they can also play an essential role in the creation of today’s woman’s identity. A study shows that eight out of ten women say [that] “clothing, hair and makeup are very or extremely important for a woman on the job, and for her confidence.” (1)

When seeking for fashion and quality to shape their own personal fashion identity, Hispanic women will go the extra mile to find what they want. According to Cotton Incorporated’s Lifestyle Monitor(TM) Trend Magazine, Latina consumers spend considerably more time (average of 135.1 minutes) shopping, compared to their Caucasian and African-American counterparts at 89.4 and 109.27 minutes, respectively.

With the help of celebrity stylist Irma Martinez, who has styled several Hispanic and American stars for crossover campaigns as well as for their CD promotions, Tide Total Care and Downy Total Care are helping Hispanic women achieve a Style that Lasts and showing them how to help preserve and protect that personal style from the everyday wear and care process, which can leave fabrics looking dull, misshapen, and worn, putting their confidence and self esteem at risk.

“Maintaining and enhancing the beauty of skin and hair have long been an intimate part of women’s beauty routines, but they’ve lacked the ability to devote the same intimate attention to their ’second skin’ - their clothes,” said Anelsie Ramos, External Relations Manager for Tide and Downy. Women are often frustrated with how the aging of their favorite clothes can seem inevitable and have been searching for ways to sustain the newness of their fabrics. New Tide Total Care and Downy Total Care will help them do that.”

“Finding an everyday personal style that is both comfortable and fashionable should not be a mission,” explained Martinez. “By following some simple, basic guidelines, Latinas can achieve a Style that Lasts that fits their needs, enhances their own beauty and gives them the confidence to shine every day.”

Martinez shares the following ten tips to help Hispanic women visualize what their needs are and achieve their own Style that Lasts:

1. Before going shopping, check your closet to see what pieces you can
reuse.
2. To start, pick three or four basic pieces: a white, buttoned-down
shirt, a skirt, a cotton sweater and a pair of jeans.
3. Since they will be used frequently, my advice is to pick clothes that
are machine washable.
4. Natural fabrics, like cotton, are always in style, are comfortable and
easy to take care of.
5. Pick basic colors to mix and match.
6. Pick vibrant colors for trendy pieces.
7. When shopping, take into consideration your body shape.
8. Pinpoint seasonal trends and buy a few pieces that match what you
already have.
9. Don’t forget to get accessories: they can liven up an attire, making
it more versatile, and make your personal style.
10. Fashion changes but your personal style lasts. Make sure your
favorite pieces of clothes are of good quality and use a care regimen,
like Tide and Downy Total Care, so they last.

To help ensure that this style lasts, the makers of Tide and Downy created Tide Total Care and Downy Total Care, two new products that go beyond cleaning and softening to help maintain the color and shape of fabrics.

By combining the best of Beauty and Fabric Care technologies to help maintain the beauty of clothes, Tide and Downy Total Care are elevating the standard of care to an inspiring new realm: Fashion Care.

“We worked for almost five years with our colleagues in Beauty from around the world to take the science and technology from some of our best Beauty Care products and adapt them to elevate the clothing care experience,” said Chris Boeckerman, Global Care R&D Leader, P&G Fabric Care.

Tide and Downy Total Care’s breakthrough fabric care technology helps you to keep that Style that Lasts, even after 50 washes, thanks to Protective Fiber Complex, which includes the following combination of components to wash and rinse your clothes:

– Silicone: Using similar ingredients found in a variety of beauty products, the silicone technology found in Tide and Downy Total Care helps combat the aging of fabrics. These silicones were adapted to perform within the wash cycle through a lubricating technology that reduces abrasion between fibers and helps protect color and shape of garments.
– Polymer: In the wash process, this deposition aid forms a chemical complex known as a coacervate to help keep the silicones from washing away. This special polymer chemistry acts as a net, capturing other care ingredients and bringing them down to the surface of the fabrics for maximum effect.
– Chlorine scavengers: This technology helps maintain bright colors and prevent dyes from fading away by neutralizing chlorine in the wash water, which is one of the ways that clothes lose color over time. “

Last night I received an e-mail from maplight.org entitled: HOUSE MEMBERS VOTING ‘YES’ ON BAILOUT RECEIVED 54% MORE MONEY FROM BANKS AND SECURITIES FIRMS THAN MEMBERS VOTING ‘NO’ - that I found quite interesting

“MAPLight.org has found that, over the past five years, banks and securities firms gave an average of $231,877 in campaign contributions to each Representative voting in favor of the bailout, compared with an average of $150,982 to each Representative voting against the bailout–54 percent more money given to those who voted Yes.”

After looking at the list, I decided to see which of our Latino Reps had voted yes and no below is the list if you want you can see how much lobbying money they got at http://www.maplight.org/map/us/bill/72675/N7DgM9/votes/votedetail-351995

No

1. Joe Baca (D-CA)
2. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)
3. Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
4. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
5. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
6. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ)
7. Grace Napolitano (D-CA)
8. Devin Nunes (R-CA)
9. Solomon Ortiz (D-TX)
10. Ed Pastor (D-AZ)
11. Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX)
12. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
13. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA)
14. John Salazar (D-CO)
15. Linda Sanchez (D-CA)
16. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA)
17. José Serrano (D-NY)
18. Hilda Solis (D-CA)

Yes

1. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA)
2. Jim Costa (D-CA)
3. Charles A. Gonzalez (D-TX)
4. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
5. Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX)
6. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX)
7. Albio Sires (D-NJ)
8. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY)

2 other tidbits from the e-mail

The financial services sector has contributed more to candidates for Congress, Presidential candidates, and political parties than any other sector, totaling $339,649,585 from 2007-present.
Source: http://www.opensecrets.org/overview/sectors.php

The sector has also contributed heavily to both John McCain and Barack Obama’s Presidential campaigns in 2007-2008: $22,108,926 to Sen. McCain and $24,860,257 to Sen. Obama.
Source: http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/sectorallc.php?cycle=2008

Vikki Carr, Cheo Feliciano, Astrud Gilberto, Angelica Maria, Maria Dolores Pradera, and Estela Raval will receive The Latin Recording Academy(R) Lifetime Achievement Award. Simon Diaz, Larry Harlow, and Juanito Marquez will be honored with the Latin Recording Academy Trustees Award. The award recipients will be acknowledged at a special ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston.
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/LATU001LOGO)

“This is a diverse group of honorees that represent the vivid history, rich diversity and true foundation of Latin music,” said Gabriel Abaroa, President of The Latin Recording Academy. “Their legendary passion and artistry has spanned many decades across many countries, illustrating the prominence and importance of Latin music globally. The Board of Trustees of The Latin Recording Academy is honored to pay homage to these creative and innovative visionaries who have made prolific contributions to Latin culture.”

Lifetime Achievement Awards: This Special Award is presented by vote of The Latin Recording Academy’s Trustees to performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.

Three-time GRAMMY(R) winner Vikki Carr has helped pave the way for American singers to freely explore their Latin roots in the United States. Born in El Paso, Texas, she released her first Spanish language album in 1972 and quickly developed a strong Mexican following. She has spanned genres from mainstream pop to country and jazz, and recorded more than 60 albums. Carr has also made her mark on screen and stage, and still performs to sold-out audiences today.

Blessed with a beautiful voice, Puerto Rico’s Cheo Feliciano has been at the epicenter of the salsa movement since the ’60s. As a soulful singer with a bolero style, he explored the fusion of Afro-Cuban dance with mainstream American genres such as R&B and big band jazz. He was an important part of the cultural movement of the New York salsa explosion in the ’70s. With such hits as “El Raton” and “A La Seis” he continues to play live shows and record salsa songs to this day.

The unique, wispy style of Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto highlighted on the classic hit “The Girl From Ipanema” stormed the world by surprise as she won Record Of The Year at the 7th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1964. As a poignant symbol of the bossa nova movement, she recorded more classics including among many others “Insensatez,” and “Corcovado,” In 2002 she released Jungle, an album of original compositions and she continues to sing throughout the world.

One of Mexico’s jewels known as “La Novia de Mexico,” Angelica Maria was the first woman to record in the bolero ranchero field, and her distinctive voice became associated with the emerging rock en espanol genre. Born in the United States, she relocated to Mexico City at the age of five, and is known for such pop-rock gems as “Adonde Va Nuestro Amor” and “Dominque.” She has also enjoyed a flourishing career as an actress, starring in many movies, stage musicals, and telenovelas, where she continues to work today.

Favoring classic song formats like the bolero, ranchera, ronda, fado, and vals, Maria Dolores Pradera is one of the most respected and majestic singers to come out of Spain. She began her career as an actress, and in the ’60s joined Los Gemelos, where she would develop her crisp, delicate vocals that stand out in such songs as “Amarraditos,” and “La Flor De La Canela.” She continues recording albums and performing worldwide, and most recently released En Buenas, a compilation album of her best duets.

An influential artist in the emergence of Latin pop and Spanish rock and roll, Estela Raval brought ’50s doo wop into Latin America. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1956, she founded the group Los 5 Latinos, with whom she would record more than 20 albums and such hits as “Solamente Tu” and “Tu Eres Mi Destino.” Last year, they celebrated their 50th Anniversary with numerous sold-out shows throughout the Americas and a live CD/DVD package. She continues performing actively.

Trustees Award: This Special Award is presented by vote of The Latin Recording Academy’s Trustees to individuals who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions, other than performance, to the field of recording.

Venezuelan composer and singer Simon Diaz has written dozens of songs that deeply connect to Latin American culture. His famous anthem “Caballo
Viejo” — also known as “Bamboleo” — has been translated into more than 10 different languages. Artists he has composed for include Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz, Placido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, and the Gipsy Kings. He recorded his first album as a singer/songwriter in 1963, and has since recorded many albums including the 2001 Amorosante where he revisited his bolero beginnings, as well as 2005’s Sabaneando. Also recognized as a celebrated comedian in Venezuela, his career has also encompassed roles in film, television, and theatre.

Salsa bandleader and keyboardist Larry Harlow, “El Judio Maravilloso,” was one of the pivotal influences in the salsa explosion of the ’70s. A Jewish-American New Yorker, he proved that you don’t need to be Latino in order to be an innovator of Afro-Caribbean music. His densely textured keyboard solos highlight such classic salsa anthems as “La Cartera” and “Senor Sereno.” A tireless promoter of tropical music, he has produced dozens of albums, created the all-female orchestra Latin Fever, and was an integral in the establishment of a Latin music category in the GRAMMY Awards — which was instituted in 1975. He currently tours the world performing salsa music.

Cuban guitarist and composer Juanito Marquez has had a remarkable career as a songwriter, arranger, and conductor in Cuba, Spain, and the United States. He composed the memorable boleros “Alma Con Alma” and “Como Un Milagro,” and his debut album in 1964 pioneered the infectious song format pa’ cá - a swinging Cuban variation of the Venezuelan joropo. He was at the forefront of the golden era of Cuban music, when genres such as mambo and
cha-cha-cha changed Latin music forever. His distinctive guitar skills can be heard in the music of Cachao, Julio Iglesias, Paul Mauriat, and on such Gloria Estefan albums as Mi Tierra, Abriendo Puertas, and the recent 90 Millas.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. “

When international financier Juan Carlos Escotet and Chairman Raul Valdes-Fauli were looking for a versatile bank executive to take over the operations of BBU Bank, based in Coral Gables, Florida, it was Rafael Saldaña who rose to the top of their search.

“Rafo fits well with our bank, he is a veteran of the changes the banking industry has experienced and he is an exceptional leader. His international experience and Florida knowledge made him the perfect choice to lead BBU Bank,” said Escotet, the founder and major shareholder of BBU Bank.

“We are delighted to have Rafo. A seasoned banker and a graduate of the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management; he was immediately approved by our Board of Directors and all banking regulators,” said Valdes-Fauli, Chairman and four-term former Mayor of Coral Gables.

“BBU is a strong bank with an exceptional team of executives and managers who provide an excellent infrastructure. With a solid Capital base, ample liquidity and a clean balance sheet we are well positioned for growth. We are ready and able to lend,” said Saldaña.

Saldaña, age 48, has more than 25 years experience in the financial services industry. Prior to accepting the position with BBU Bank he served as President of R-G Crown Bank, based in Central Florida, which was acquired by Fifth Third Bancorp based in Cincinnati.

Rafael Saldaña, President BBU Bank

Selected prior experience includes Executive Vice President and Commercial Director at Banco Santander (Puerto Rico), Business Director at Capital One Financial (Tampa, FL), Senior Vice President at Fleet Financial Group (Boston, MA), Senior Vice President and Group Executive for Wachovia Corporation (Winston-Salem, NC)

He received his MBA specializing in Accounting, Finance, Operations and Industrial Relations from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL and his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras.

BBU Bank is a Florida Community Bank, chartered in 2006 and based at 150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 100, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The bank’s web site is www.bbubank.com. “

Dr. Elsa A. Murano was formally installed as the 23rd president of Texas A&M University during ceremonies held today in conjunction with the university’s annual academic convocation.

Dr. Murano is the first woman and first Hispanic-American president in the 132-year history of Texas’ first public institution of higher learning.

Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Chairman Bill Jones and Chancellor Michael D. McKinney presided at the formal installation in Rudder Auditorium.

Following her installation, President Murano outlined her vision for the university and its growing number of students and faculty, along with providing an update on Vision 2020, Texas A&M’s long-range road map for becoming one of the nation’s top public universities by the year 2020 – or, as President Murano proposed in her remarks, the best public university in the nation.

For a copy of Murano’s speech go to:
www.tamu.edu/president/documents/speeches/academicConvocation2008.html

For additional photos of the event, go to:

dmc-news.tamu.edu/templates/?a=6706&z=37 “

- Three Hispanic breast cancer survivors honored by Ford for their courageous battle against breast cancer and their inspiration to others in the community.

- Ford renews its commitment for the cause and continues to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure with the 2008 Warriors in Pink collection - an extensive collection of apparel and accessories for women, men, and children available at www.fordcares.com and www.fordenespanol.com/saluddelseno.

To continue raising awareness about early detection and prevention of breast cancer, Ford with its Warriors in Pink program is teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) to honor three Hispanic women for being examples of true warriors.
The Ford Warriors in Pink campaign recognizes special women whose strength and courage allowed them to overcome the fight against breast cancer and are now helping other women in their communities do the same.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer affecting Hispanic women, and yet they are least likely to solicit and obtain medical information about breast cancer among women in all ethnic groups.
This year Ford is honored to recognize three Hispanic women — Itzel Diaz from Miami; Rosa Garcia-Viteri from Los Angeles and Alma Horvath from Dallas. After battling breast cancer, these women are now dedicated to providing support to other breast cancer survivors and raising awareness about the importance of early detection.
“Cancer has done two things for me. It has given me the opportunity to make life better each time it has challenged me, and it has emphasized the need and responsibility I have to share my story to help others and spread public awareness,” said Rosa Garcia-Viteri, Los Angeles’ Warrior in Pink. “I’m a 56 year-old female who has fought five separate battles of breast cancer and survived for 24 years. By using myself as an example, it gives people hope that it can be done!”
The Warriors in Pink campaign is meant to empower women to have a brave heart and a determined soul, to fight like a warrior for the day when our world no longer loses our loved ones to breast cancer. Whether through a long-time survivor, someone who is currently fighting the disease or someone who understands the urgency to eliminate this threat, Ford wants to show that there is a warrior within all women, men and children.
Embarking on its 14th year of support for Komen for the Cure, the leader of the breast cancer movement, Ford has dedicated more than $95 million in cash and in-kind donations to save lives and end breast cancer. In honor of this year’s three Hispanic warriors, Ford will donate $1,000 in each of their names to their local affiliate of Komen for the Cure.
“We are pleased that Ford is continuing its commitment to Komen and recognizing Hispanic Warriors in our communities for the second year in a row,” said Katrina McGhee, vice president of marketing for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “We hope that these true Warriors in Pink continue to offer their support and encouragement to women battling breast cancer and that together we can find the cures for this disease.
In addition to the donation to Komen on behalf of the Hispanic Warriors, Ford continues to drum up support for the organization through the sale of its popular and trendy Warriors in Pink collection, which features apparel and accessories for women and men with important symbols signifying the message of hope, strength and unity in the commitment to fight against breast cancer.
This year, the line has grown with the addition of practical items such as travel tumblers, key chains and license plate frames as well as new designs in their apparel collection.
All apparel and accessories are available on www.fordenespanol.com/saluddelseno, and 100 percent of net proceeds will be donated to Komen for the Cure. Last year, the line of apparel generated more than $1 million in sales, with all net proceeds going to Komen for the Cure.
Those in the market for a new car can also support the cause as Ford has introduced the 2009 Ford Mustang with the Warriors in Pink package. The limited-edition package includes custom floor mats, pink stitching on leather seats and the steering wheels and the breast cancer emblem on the front of the car among other special features. Ford will donate to Komen $500 for every 2009 Warriors in Pink Mustang sold.
“We are so proud to be able to recognize Hispanic warriors in our communities again this year. These courageous women really inspire others to muster the strength to fight breast cancer and also spread the word about the importance of early detection,” said Connie Fontaine, Brand Content and Alliances Manager for Ford Motor Company. “With the recognition of our warriors and our 2008 Warriors in Pink apparel collection, we hope to have yet another successful year of increasing awareness and support for breast cancer.” “

Head & Shoulders joins forces with beloved NY stylist Antonio Rosales to offer Hispanic beauty aficionados the secret to beautiful hair by becoming the brand’s first stylist and spokesperson devoted to the needs of the growing U.S. Hispanic market.
Rosales’ warm charisma and down-to-earth personality make him the ideal addition to the Head & Shoulders family. This fall he will join Head & Shoulders’ global stylist Ben Skervin who has served as the only stylist for the brand at the global level.
As part of his new duties, Rosales will also launch a scalp care blog through the revamped Head & Shoulders Spanish website, www.amatucabello.com. This blog, new in its category, features topics ranging from seasonal scalp care to new looks and tendencies. Readers will reap the benefits of Rosales’ expertise working with everyday people as they are able to interact and ask for advice on specific needs.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to help more people understand what works for their hair,” Rosales stated enthusiastically. “Hair is unique, varying from one individual to the next, but the one thing we know is that to have beautiful hair you need to start with a healthy scalp.”
Rosales, voted among the top ten Hispanic hairstylists in the United States by the prestigious Latina Magazine, is well known and loved for providing straight forward hair care and styling. In addition, he has worked with a variety of celebrities.
“We are very happy to have Antonio onboard as we recognize our Hispanic consumers have unique hair care and styling needs. With Antonio’s expertise and enchanting charisma we expect to make a lasting connection with our consumers,” said Hernan Lopez, assistant brand manager for Head & Shoulders.
Head & Shoulders advanced shampoos start at the source, your scalp, to help you achieve beautiful hair. Head & Shoulders shampoos work together with its conditioners to create a complete hair care system that provides high quality scalp care while not sacrificing the beauty conditioning benefits like the leading cosmetic shampoo.
The proprietary form of zinc pyrithione (ZPT) in Head & Shoulders, effectively increases the coverage of the active ingredient for high quality scalp care and helps to eliminate 100 percent of visible flakes with regular use and helps control scalp sensitivities associated with dandruff such as itchiness, irritation, redness and dryness for beautiful hair.
About P&G Beauty: P&G Beauty products help make beauty dreams real and grooming enjoyable everyday for millions of women and men worldwide. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G Beauty delivered sales of more than $22 billion in fiscal year 2006/07, making it a leading global beauty company. P&G Beauty offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene(R), Olay(R), Head and Shoulders(R), Max Factor(R), Cover Girl(R), DDF(R), Sassoon Professional(R), Wellaflex(R), Rejoice(R), Sebastian Professional(R), Herbal Essences(R), Koleston(R), Clairol Professional(R), Nice ‘n Easy(R), Venus(R), Gillette(R), SK-II(R), Wella Professionals(R), Christina Aguilera fragrance, Escada(R), Hugo(R), Boss(R) and Lacoste(R) fragrances. Please visit www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.
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Philadelphia Metro Area - Soraida Martinez has been creating abstract paintings accompanied by written social commentaries since 1992. Known as the creator of Verdadism, Martinez creates didactic art that addresses racism, sexism and many of the social issues facing contemporary American society. Martinez’s historically-significant paintings promote peace and tolerance, and have helped shape social change. Verdadism paintings have been featured in many college text books and are being used nationwide to teach diversity.

Recognized for her innovative artistic achievements, Martinez joins 14 prominent Latinos chosen by the State Department’s Bureau of International Information Programs as Hispanic-Americans in the arts contributing to the American cultural scene. These famous Latinos include Jimmy Smits (actor), Joan Baez (singer), Richard Serra (sculptor), America Ferrera (actress), Frank Romero (painter), Sandra Cisneros (writer), Julia Alvarez (writer), Narciso Rodriguez (fashion designer), Oscar Hijuelos (writer), Junot Diaz (writer), Michael Peña (actor), Julieta Venegas (singer), Roberto Rodriguez (filmmaker) and Jaci Velasquez (singer).

To see the photo gallery of prominent Hispanic-American artists, visit www.america.gov/multimedia/photogallery.html#/30145/hispanic_arts

For more information on Verdadism and the personal insights that inspire Soraida Martinez’s art, visit www.soraida.com“

Santa Ana College President, Dr. Erlinda Martinez, was selected as one of the “Top 25 Latinos in Education” according to Latino Leaders magazine, a national magazine that targets Latino readership. The list, which appears in the magazine’s most recent issue (September/October), includes leaders throughout the country who hold influential positions in institutions of higher education. The “Top 25” list is the inaugural list of its kind and
Dr. Martinez is the only Orange County college president selected.

“It is such a distinguished and exclusive honor for one of our institutional leaders to be recognized on such a platform as the Latino Leaders magazine,” said Dr. Edward Hernandez, Jr., Rancho Santiago Community College District chancellor. “We are very proud of Dr. Martinez’ recognition and for her extensive contributions to Santa Ana College.”

About Santa Ana College
Part of Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana College serves nearly 40,000 credit and non-credit students each semester and offers 136 certificate and associate degree programs. The mission of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is to respond to the educational needs of an ever-changing community and to provide programs and services that reflect academic excellence. Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College are public community colleges of RSCCD, which serve the residents of Anaheim Hills, East Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin and Villa Park. Both colleges provide education for academic transfer and careers, courses for personal and professional development, customized training for business and industry, and programs to train nurses, firefighters and law enforcement personnel.”

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. today announced Henry Dominguez, vice president of sales, Southwest region, was honored by the Inner City Games Los Angeles (ICGLA) and Hollenbeck Police Business Council with its prestigious Amigo de los Ninos award. The presentation took place at the organization’s 27th annual salute to the Los Angeles Dodgers luncheon, which was held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

Both Dominguez and Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. were commended for a continued commitment to the youth of Southern California, as well as
long-standing support of the Hollenbeck Youth Center and ICGLA. “As an alumnus of the Hollenbeck Center, I know firsthand how tough it can be for young adults to make the right choices,” Dominguez explains. “Through my involvement over the past two decades with Hollenbeck and my role at Anheuser-Busch, I have realized the positive impact support from business leaders can have on our communities and the difference we can truly make.”

Dominguez oversees all sales and marketing activities for Anheuser-Busch’s 10-state Southwest region. He has held a variety of sales, marketing and government relations positions at Anheuser-Busch, including serving as vice president of Latino marketing. In this role, he was responsible for the community outreach and marketing of the company’s portfolio of beer brands to Latino and Asian consumers. He began his career by working at Ace Beverage in Los Angeles.

“My relationship with Henry spans two decades,” said Daniel Hernandez, president and chief executive office of the Hollenbeck Police Business Council and founder of ICGLA. “The support we receive from business leaders such as Henry and companies like Anheuser-Busch allows us to serve the youth of Los Angeles and challenge them to achieve their greatest potential. The generosity of the business community makes the ICGLA and programs at the Hollenbeck possible.”

The ICGLA and the Hollenbeck Youth Center provide safe, after-school programs for the youth of Los Angeles in the areas of recreational, education and entrepreneurship. The programs have given thousands of disadvantaged and at-risk youth a second opportunity to become productive members of society and to realize their full leadership potential, as well as deterring youth from getting involved in gangs, drugs and violence.

For more than 100 years, Anheuser-Busch has reached out to groups in need, contributing to community organizations across the country and touching countless individual lives. During the past decade alone, the company and its foundation have donated more than $370 million to charitable organizations, including those that support education, health care, the arts, cultural enrichment, social services and environmental conservation.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 48.5 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world’s largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a
50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in China brewer Tsingtao, whose namesake beer brand is the country’s best-selling premium beer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2008. Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world’s largest recyclers of aluminum cans. For more information, visit
www.anheuser-busch.com.

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