Summit links state, a half-million Hispanics (from Associated Press)

Recognizing the Latino presence in the mid-Atlantic area. -Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez
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Summit links state, a half-million Hispanics
By the Associated Press
September 19, 2008
CHESTER, Va. - Gov. Tim Kaine is scheduled to deliver remarks to about 300 people attending the 2008 Virginia Latino summit.

The gathering Friday at John Tyler Community College in Chester is sponsored by the Virginia Latino Advisory Board.

The summit is intended to provide information about state services and resources to those who serve Latinos in education, health, human resources, public safety and commerce.

Approximately 508,000 Hispanics live in Virginia.

Then-Gov. Mark R. Warner created the Virginia Latino Advisory Commission in 2003. The commission was made into the permanent Virginia Latino Advisory Board in 2005.