Tonight's Program
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour 6:00 pm
Opening of Banquet Events 7:00 pm
Mistress of Ceremony: Salina Madrid
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presentation of Colors:
Las Cruces Fire Department and Las Cruces Police Department Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance: Leslie Martinez
National Anthem: Leslie Martinez
Invocation by Father Jesus Mena
Dinner Served
Welcome from
Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Past Chair
Sonia A. White
Welcome from
Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chair
Dr. Adam Amador
Dr. Adam Amador and Richard Aguilar acknowledgment Past Chair:
Sonia A. White
Sponsor Remarks
Guest Speaker:
Congressman Gabe Vasquez
Keynote Address:
Thomas Vallez
MacFarland USA
Introduction of the Board of Directors
Presentation of Awards
Thomas Valles
Thomas Valles, best known as the top runner on the legendary 1987 McFarland cross country team depicted in the movie McFarland, USA, has transformed his story into a powerful message of perseverance and resilience.