WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Thursday, May 5th, 2011 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join members of the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) Commission and bipartisan Members of Congress to celebrate the submission of the Commission's Final Report to Congress and the President.
Authored by 23 members of the Congressionally-established Commission, the report provides the findings and recommendations for the potential creation of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C. Submitted months ahead of schedule, the comprehensive report also reflects the input generated from eight public forums held across country to engage communities in this important study.
| WHO: | Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Henry R. Muñoz III, Chairman, National Museum of the American Latino Commission Eva Longoria, Activist and Actress Emilio Estefan, Vice Chair, National Museum of the American Latino Commission; Producer Susan Gonzales, Vice Chair, National Museum of the American Latino Commission National Museum of the American Latino Commission members Members of Congress |
| WHAT: | Press Conference: National Museum of the American Latino Final Report |
| WHEN: | Thursday, May 5th 2011 10:00 a.m. EDT |
| WHERE: | U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. Mansfield Room (S. 207) *Please enter through the Senate official visitor's entrance, located on the East Side of the Capitol (near the intersection of Constitution and Delaware Ave NE) |
| RSVP: | Media interested in attending, please RSVP to jordan_montoya@ios.doi.gov |