ORO CELEBRATES 2004 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Hispanic Americans - Making A Difference
In Our Communities And Our Nation
 

Oak Ridge Offices Manager Gerald Boyd spoke at the kickoff breakfast for Hispanic Heritage Month.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Offices kicked off its 2004 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration activities with a variety of activities and talks to reflect the recognition of Hispanic Americans in the workforce.

“It was my distinct pleasure to be involved in the kickoff breakfast recognizing the celebration of Hispanic Americans in our communities and workforce,” said Gerald Boyd, Manager of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Offices (DOE).  “Oak Ridge Operations continues to support the Hispanic Employment program, and all diversity programs.  I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to attend the upcoming activities between now and October 15.” 

“This year’s theme, ‘Hispanic Americans, Making a Difference in Our Communities and Our Nation,’ reflects the great achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our society,” said Leon Duquella, Special Emphasis Program Manager for the Hispanic employment program at ORO.  “ORO continues to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to this organization and to the community.  I’m proud to represent such a dynamic group of people.”

As part of the annual celebration period, which continues through October 15, several activities are planned.  These events are open to the public:

October 9                    Hispanic Festival (co-sponsored by DOE/ORO)
University Center Plaza, University of Tennessee
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 
Food will be for sale at several booths

October 14                  Hispanic Heritage Luncheon (sponsored by DOE/ORO)
Discussion: “The Latinization of the South” by Mr. Moisés Vela
Cumberland Room, Oak Ridge Mall 
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Catered by El Arriero Mexican Restaurant, tickets are $10.00

In addition to these events, several others are being held at The University of Tennessee (UT).  On October 7, Ballet Hispánico will be held at the Clarence Brown Theatre at 7:30 p.m., and the Blessing of the Flags will be held on October 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the Black Cultural Center at UT.

For additional information on these events, please contact Leon Duquella at (865) 576-9755 or DiAnn Fields of the DOE Public Affairs Office at (865) 576-0885.

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