07-20-2005; Reaffirming his commitment to create a state government that reflects the entire Massachusetts community, Governor Mitt Romney swore in 12 new members of the Latino-American Advisory Commission.
July 20, 2005
ROMNEY APPOINTS LATINO-AMERICAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
Reaffirming his commitment to create a state government that reflects the entire Massachusetts community, Governor Mitt Romney today swore in 12 new members of the Latino-American Advisory Commission (LAAC).
"One of the hallmarks of good government is making sure that everyone has a seat at the table. In this administration, diversity’s not a slogan - it’s a fact," said Romney.
The Commission, which was established in 1993, will be chaired by Heriberto Flores, Chairman of Partners for Community and President/CEO of Brightwood Development Corporation.
"On behalf of the Hispanic/Latino community in Massachusetts, I’d like to thank Governor Mitt Romney for his leadership," said Flores. "I am very impressed with his vision for the Hispanic/Latino communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the United States."
LAAC is dedicated to improving the economic, social, and political position of the Hispanic community in Massachusetts. The commission will promote the presence of Hispanics in all aspects of Massachusetts life, according to guidelines set by Governor Romney and in accordance with the highest standard of professional conduct.
This commission will be tasked with providing recommendations on how we can best reach out to the state’s thriving Latino community, and attract more Latinos to careers in public service. In the process, it will help raise a broader awareness of the importance of the Latino community to our economic and cultural vitality as a Commonwealth.
LAAC will also be charged with expanding and improving commercial and cultural ties with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries.
LAAC will meet regularly on a schedule determined by the chair, including two meetings each year with the Governor.
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