Appointments Reflect Strength, Diversity and Energy of Democratic Party
DENVER, Jan. 16 -- The Executive Committee of the Democratic National
Committee (DNC) unanimously elected DNC Chairman Howard Dean's nominations
for the Chairs and members of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
Standing Committees. Among Dean's appointments are Hispanic leaders and
activists from all across the country, who as members of the Standing
Committees will be responsible for reviewing Convention business and
formulating recommendations for consideration by Convention delegates. The
diversity of the appointments reflects the Democratic Party's fundamental
values rooted in creating greater opportunities and ensuring full
participation by all of America's citizens.
The Executive Committee's vote took place during the panel's recent
meeting in Denver, site of the four-day Convention in August.
"The record turnout and enthusiasm we've seen for our Democratic
candidates is a clear sign that Americans trust Democrats to bring much
needed change to our country," said Governor Dean. "These outstanding
leaders reflect the great strength, diversity and energy of the Democratic
Party, and I'm confident their efforts will ensure our Convention in Denver
is reflective of our shared values and our nominee's vision for America."
"The reason 90 percent of the nation's Hispanic elected officials are
Democrats is because ours has always been the Party that has fought to
bring minorities into the political process and to protect the right to
vote of every American," added DNC Hispanic Caucus Vice Chair Eliseo
Roques-Arroyo. "I'm honored that Chairman Dean asked me to serve as a
Co-Chair of the Credentials Committee and excited to serve alongside
exceptional individuals who reflect America's diversity and who will help
deliver a successful Convention and help elect our next President."
The elections included the Chairs and 25 Party Leader and Elected
Official (PLEO) members of the three Convention Standing Committees:
Credentials, Platform and Rules. Each committee has a total of 186members.
An additional 161 members elected by each of the states' and territories'
Convention delegations will join Governor Dean's appointments to the
committees later this spring.
For a full list of and biographical information on the Chairs and PLEO
members from each Standing Committee, visit
http://www.demconvention.com/a/standingcommittees.pdf. Hispanic members of
each Standing Committee are listed below, along with a brief description of
each committee's responsibilities.
Credentials Committee
Hispanic members: Eliseo Roques-Arroyo, Co-Chair, and Dean Aguillen,
Jose Ceballos, Tucson, Arizona School Board Member Adelita Grijalva and
Maria Neira.
The Credentials Committee is charged with coordinating issues around
the selection of delegates and alternates to the Convention and will likely
meet in the summer. The committee will issue a report that is the first
official item of business at the Convention.
Platform Committee
Hispanic members: Former New Mexico Attorney General Patricia
Madrid,Co-Chair, and Ingrid Duran, Maria Elena Durazo, Diego Sanchez,
Ricardo Sanchez, General, USA, Ret. and Lillian Tamayo.
The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a
proposed National Platform for approval at the Convention. After conducting
hearings and forums to collect testimony on issues and policies to
potentially include in the platform, the committee is likely to meet
sometime in July.
Rules Committee
Hispanic members: Carol Alvarado, Rev. Luis Cortes, Irma Esparza,
Regina Montoya and Art Terrazas
The Rules Committee is responsible for proposing the Permanent Rules
for the Convention, adopting the proposed Convention agenda and making
recommendations for permanent Convention officers -- all addressed as the
second official item of business at the Convention. The committee will meet
sometime in August, prior to the Convention.
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