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LULAC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IS A SUCCESS

April 8, 2006

Contact: Lizette Jenness Olmos
202-833-6130 ext. 14

Washington, DC – The LULAC National Women’s Conference was held on March 31-April 1 in New York City.  The “Journey to Greatness” Conference addressed the challenges that Latinas confront in their families, home, work, business and in their communities.  The Women’s Conference provided workshops on topics such as Public Policy Trends: Impact on Women, Healthy Women, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities, Reaching Financial Security, and the Economically Empowered Women’s Roundtable.

“The caliber of presenters and the emphasis that was placed on issues related to women and families, workforce development, technology training, health, education, political empowerment, and financial security dominated the conference”, said Margaret Moran LULAC National Vice President for Women. “Knowledge is key and sharing the knowledge gained during the conference has brought us together as a community for a better America,” she continued.

In her keynote address, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton stated, “In a journey for greatness, everyone has the capacity for greatness by building communities, businesses, families and helping those along the way.” “Economic prosperity is the best way to further prosperity among women,” she added.

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao encouraged women to consider career opportunities in public service. According to Secretary Chao, “In the next 5 years the federal government is facing a wave of retirement in the civil service ranks and this presents a tremendous opportunity for those seeking career options.”

Maria Marin, author and expert in the Art of Negotiation, captivated the audience with a compelling message. “One of the major reasons why we don’t get what we want out of life is because expectations are too low and we are afraid to ask for more.  That’s why rule number one in business as in life is: You expect more, You demand more and You get more!”

 “The theme for this year’s conference “Women… A journey to greatness” truly brings the spirit of the efforts of Latinas to words,” said LULAC’s National President Hector M. Flores, “Although Latinas have had many successes on their journey to greatness, there are still more roads to pave. I visualize a legacy beginning that will truly energize the Latina population with a sense of empowerment and optimism.”

The Conference was sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Wal-Mart, AT&T, ExxonMobil, Staples, MGM Mirage Resorts, Coca Cola, Brinker International, Blockbuster Video, Tyson Foods, Aztec Worldwide, Argent Associates, Clear Channel Communications, and Altria Group.

The National Vice President for Women and Chair of the Women’s Commission is San Antonio based Margaret Moran. The League of United Latin American Citizens is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States with headquarters in Washington, DC.  LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. For more information, visit our website at www.lulac.org.

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