8/3/2019 Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Brochure

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HISTORY

The New York State Assembly &Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force

was ounded in 1987 by Puerto Ricanlegislators who made it their personalcommitment to ocus on the needs andconcerns o the States growingHispanic Community.

In the beginning the Task Force consistedo 7 elected ofcials; it has now grown to19 legislators. These members are currentlyfghting or the rights and needs o theHispanic Community. They continueto uphold their mission to increase theparticipation o the Hispanic Community

in the public policy making process.

OUR MISSION

Hispanics are the largest growing populationin New York State and the least representedin policy making positions.

In recent years, the Hispanic populationhas grown both in number and stature. The

2011 census data revealed that the HispanicPopulation in New York State grew by over19% rom the last census data.

We must work together to ensure that ourpeople are represented in all aspects ogovernment, business, and community.

Educating our youth and preparing them orcollege/careers is o vital importance or theiruture and our economy.

Hispanics ace more serious health issuesthan non-Hispanics and because o this wemust ocus on prevention and education andnot respond with crisis reactionmedical treatment.

MEMBERS

Assembly

Carmen E. ArroyoNelson L. Castro

Marcos Crespo

Raael L. Espinal

Guillermo Linares

Francisco P. Moya

Phil R. Ramos

Jose Rivera

Naomi RiveraPeter M. Rivera

Robert J. Rodriguez

Senate

Ruben DiazMartin M. Dilan

Adriano Espaillat

Jose Peralta

Gustavo Rivera

Jose M. Serrano

The New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force is one of our states leading advocates for Hispanic New Yorkers,empowering individuals to reach their greatest potential and serving as a leading voice in the ght for social justice, quality education and expanded access to

health care and economic opportunity.

Sheldon SilverSpeaker of the New York State Assembly

3,416,922Hispanics in New York Stateand counting...

Sheldon Silver, SpeakerFelix W. Ortiz, Chairman

Vito Lopez, Co-Chair