(AP) – Before there was National Hispanic Heritage Month, there was Hispanic Heritage Week, which was created through legislation sponsored by Mexican American U.S. Rep Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles and signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Clinton local AJ Juarez is one of the delivery drivers and movers for Kluver’s Appliances and Home Furnishings.
On weekdays, Leslie Martinez can be found at the office of Richard Phillips.
Hispanic Heritage runs strong with Linda Badillo, especially as she tries to help others in her career fields.
Wesley Flores, an accounting executive for Bluepeak Fiber Internet, spoke with the Clinton Daily News about his work, as well as his connections with his Hispanic heritage.
Roger Silva can regularly be found at McKinsey Ford, where he works as a service technician.
Julianna Martinez is the manager for the Route 66 Bar and Grill, formerly known as Dos de Oros Bar. She spoke with the Clinton Daily News about her work, as well as her life and connections with her Hispanic culture.
Ali Rodelo keeps a busy schedule. “I’m currently a college student, and I’m also working full time at two jobs. Which, I work at the bowling alley – Split Decision – part-time. I’ve been there since they started,” she said.
Julio Ramirez, a 20-year-old Clinton native who was born and raised in Clinton his entire life, attended Clinton Public Schools through his youth and works at the Domino’s Fuel Stop on U.S. Highway 183. Ramirez spoke with the Clinton Daily News to share about his life and connection to Hispanic heritage.
Dr. Nadia Azuero works as a family physician at Clinton Regional Hospital, where she originally joined part-time in April and moved to full-time at the beginning of August.