FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2007
Contact: Alci Maldonado
Phone: 571-276-3109

RNHA Salutes the Historic Service of Senator Mel Martinez

Republican National Hispanic Assembly Chairman Alci Maldonado praised outgoing Republican National Committee General Chairman Mel Martinez for his leadership and legacy as the first Hispanic American at the helm of any major U.S. political party.

"Senator Martinez has been an exemplary leader and trailblazer for the Republican Party and for our nation's Hispanic community," said Vargas. "His legacy will continue as more Hispanic Americans come to the realization that the Republican Party represents the best interests of the nation, and of all communities striving to achieve the American dream," Vargas declared.

As General Chairman of the RNC, Senator Martinez greatly enhanced the Party’s financial position and served as an eloquent and powerful spokesman in articulating the Party’s core values on vital national issues. "My colleagues and I in the RNHA applaud Senator Martinez' visionary leadership and service in the United States Senate and wish him and his family great success as he continues to focus his energy on serving his constituents in Florida " concluded Vargas.

The mission of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly is to build a membership organization to foster the principles of the Republican Party in the Hispanic community, provide Hispanic Americans with a forum to play an influential role in local, state, and national Party activities, increase the number of Hispanic Republican elected officials, and create and maintain a network of Hispanic Republican leaders.