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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

 

HACU commends nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice nomination would make history for Hispanics if confirmed

San Antonio, TX - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), the only national education organization representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions, applauds President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court Justice. If confirmed, Sotomayor will replace retiring Justice David Souter and become the first Hispanic to serve on the nation’s highest court.

"As an association dedicated to championing Hispanic success in higher education, we view this nomination as a historic opportunity for our nation,” said Antonio Flores, HACU President and CEO. “Our Hispanic children and youth, particularly, would be reassured that our country’s top leadership truly believes in their potential to become future leaders in our great nation. There cannot be a motivational American Story than Judge Sotomayor’s for our younger generation and their families across America."

“Sonia Sotomayor is a respected jurist whose career spans three decades in every aspect of the law making her an exceptional choice as Supreme Court Justice," added Flores. "HACU fully supports the President’s nomination to the nation’s highest court and urges the U.S. Senate to confirm her with all due expediency.”

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of 18 institutions. Today, HACU represents approximately 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. HACU is the only national association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). HACU is committed to assuring higher education access and success for Hispanic students. For more information, visit www.hacu.net



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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