Saturday, September 17, 2016

Shout-Out To The President of The United States > National Hispanic Heritage Month 2016

IN SPANISH > PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION 2016The White House
For Immediate Release
September 14, 2016
Proclamación Presidencial
MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA, 2016
POR EL PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
UNA PROCLAMACIÓN
 
Nuestra nación ha encontrado fuerza en la diversidad de nuestra gente. Con fe y pasión, una  fuerte ética de trabajo y una profunda devoción a la familia, la comunidad hispana ha ayudado a llevar adelante nuestro legado como un vibrante símbolo de oportunidad para todos. Sea que hace generaciones que están aquí o porque son algunos de los más nuevos miembros estadounidenses de nuestra familia estadounidense, ellos representan muchos países y culturas, cada uno añadiendo  su propia perspectiva distinta y dinámica a la historia de nuestro país. En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, reconocemos las contribuciones que los hispanos han hecho a lo largo de  nuestra historia, y recalcamos la rica diversidad que mantiene a nuestras comunidades fuertes.

Los estadounidenses hispanos han tenido un impacto en nuestra historia y han ayudado a dirigir un progreso arduamente ganado para todo nuestro pueblo. Ellos son los escritores, cantantes y músicos que enriquecen nuestras artes y  humanidades; los empresarios innovadores que dirigen nuestra economía. Ellos son los científicos e ingenieros revolucionando nuestra forma de vida y haciendo descubrimientos sin precedentes; los defensores liderando el camino para el cambio social y político. Ellos son los hombres y mujeres valientes en uniforme que se comprometen a defender nuestros ideales más apreciados en nuestro país y en el extranjero. Y sus logros y devoción a nuestra nación ejemplifican la tenacidad y la perseverancia infiltradas en nuestro carácter nacional. 

Mi administración está firmemente comprometida a enfrentar los problemas de vital importancia para la comunidad hispana y  abrir puertas de oportunidad para todos los estadounidenses. La tasa de desempleo de la comunidad hispana ha disminuido de forma constante desde que asumí mi cargo, y hemos trabajado para apoyar el crecimiento y desarrollo de empresas cuyos propietarios son hispanos. Hemos luchado para hacer posible comprar una casa a un precio alcanzable  y aumentar el salario mínimo federal; lo cual beneficiaría a más de 8 millones de trabajadores hispanos. Gracias a la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, 4 millones de adultos, sin contar a ancianos, hispanos han obtenido acceso a cuidado de salud de calidad y asequible, reduciendo la tasa de hispanos sin seguro médico por más de un cuarto.  La tasa de graduación de la escuela secundaria entre los estudiantes hispanos ha aumentado significativamente, y hemos invertido más de $12 mil millones para ayudar a más estudiantes hispanos a matricularse en la universidad. Al crear un nuevo curso en nuestra relación con Cuba, estamos fortaleciendo la comunicación y mejorando las relaciones entre amigos y familiares en ambos países – reforzando muchos lazos con Latinoamérica.

La historia de nuestra nación empezó con la inmigración; hoy debemos continuar buscando la forma de hacer realidad la promesa de nuestra nación en la vida de todos, incluso en la vida de aquellos quienes son estadounidenses en todo sentido excepto por un pedazo de papel. Por medio de la política de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia, más Dreamers han recibido la oportunidad de alcanzar sus aspiraciones más altas, esto incluye a 650,000 hispanos. El año pasado, tomé medidas dentro de mi autoridad como Presidente para arreglar partes de nuestro sistema de inmigración que no funcionan por medio de una acción ejecutiva – y sigo profundamente dedicado a pasar una reforma migratoria integral. Hasta que actúe el Congreso, continuaré haciendo todo lo posible para apoyar el legado de nuestra nación que es una sociedad que se ha enriquecido de muchas culturales. Establecí el Grupo de Trabajo de la Casa Blanca sobre Nuevos Estadounidenses para apoyar la integración de inmigrantes y refugiados en nuestras comunidades. Continuaremos a dar la bienvenida a aquellos escapando persecución, incluyendo aquellos del Hemisferio Occidental, y seguiremos trabajando para que nuestro sistema de inmigración sea más justo y más inteligente.

Este mes, reflexionemos sobre todas las formas en las que los hispanos han contribuido al mejoramiento de nuestra nación y reafirmemos nuestro compromiso a aumentar las oportunidades y construir un futuro aún más brillante para todos nosotros. Acojamos la diversidad que nos hace fuerte y continuemos trabajando para asegurar que el sueño americano esté al alcance de las generaciones hispanas por venir.

En honor a los logros de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos, el Congreso por la Ley Pública 100-402, en su versión modificada, ha autorizado y solicitado que el Presidente dé una proclamación anual designando el periodo desde el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

AHORA, POR LO TANTO, YO, BARACK OBAMA, Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, proclamo por el presente el periodo del el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2016 como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Hago un llamado a todos los oficiales públicos, educadores, bibliotecarios y a todos los estadounidenses para que celebren este mes con ceremonias, actividades y programas apropiados.

EN FE DE LO CUAL, firmo este día catorce de septiembre, del año de nuestro señor dos mil dieciséis, y de los doscientos cuarenta y uno de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América.

BARACK OBAMA
 
Presidential Proclamation

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, 2015
BY THE PRESIDENT
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
September 2015
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D.C.

Throughout our history, our Nation has been enriched by the storied pasts of all who call the United States of America home.  America's Hispanic community has woven unique threads into the diverse fabric of our country and played an important role in shaping our national character as a people of limitless possibility.  This month, let us honor their distinct heritage while reaffirming our commitment to enabling them to build a future bright with hope and opportunity for themselves, their families, and the country we love.

Hispanics contribute to our Nation's success in extraordinary ways -- they serve in the military and government, attend schools across America, and strengthen the economy.  They are the father who works two jobs to give his children a better life, and the mother who ventures out to take a risk and start a business.  They are the student -- often the first in their family to go to college -- who pursues their greatest aspirations through higher education.  They are the lawful permanent resident who seeks to naturalize and become a citizen, and the business leader whose loved ones have lived in the United States for generations.  Each day, we see the tremendous impact they have on our communities, and they reflect an enduring truth at the heart of our Nation:  no matter where you come from or where your roots are, with hard work and perseverance you can make it in America.

My Administration remains committed to ensuring Hispanics have every opportunity to achieve the American dream.  Last year, we approved more than 4,000 loans totaling over $1 billion for Hispanic-owned small businesses, helping create jobs and improve local economies.  We have invested resources in education and reformed our schools to provide the opportunities every Hispanic student needs to graduate from high school prepared for the future they will inherit.  We have also expanded high-quality preschool and early childhood education for our youngest learners in Latino communities, and provided grants and loans to assist tens of thousands of Hispanic young people and adults on their journey toward earning a college degree.  The dropout rate for Hispanic students has been cut by more than half since the year 2000, and college enrollment has risen by 45 percent since 2008.  Additionally, since I signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the share of Hispanics under 65 without health insurance has fallen by one-third, and in the years ahead I will continue working to address the health disparities that still exist.  And we are expanding the cultural, economic, and familial ties that so many Hispanic Americans share with Latin America by entering a new chapter of engagement and cooperation with Cuba.

The United States has a centuries-old tradition of welcoming immigrants, which has given us a tremendous advantage over the rest of the world.  Last year, I took action to fix our broken immigration system within the confines of the law.  The policies include offering temporary relief to parents of children who are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents so they could come out of the shadows, get right with the law, and further contribute to America's success while also providing for their loved ones -- because as a Nation that values families, we must work together to keep them together.  I also took steps to modernize the legal immigration system for families, employers, and workers, and strengthened Federal immigrant integration efforts.  I created the White House Task Force on New Americans -- a Federal interagency effort focused on strengthening and enhancing our efforts to integrate new Americans and build welcoming communities.  And we are working to make sure the millions of individuals who are eligible for citizenship understand the opportunities, rights, and responsibilities that it affords.  While these actions make our system better, they are not a permanent fix to our broken immigration system -- and that is why I continue to call on the Congress to pass meaningful, comprehensive immigration reform.

As a Nation, we are bound by our shared ideals.  America's Hispanic community has the same dreams, values, trials, and triumphs of people in every corner of our country, and they show the same grit and determination that have carried us forward for centuries.  During National Hispanic Heritage Month, let us renew our commitment to honoring the invaluable ways Hispanics contribute to our common goals, to celebrating Hispanic culture, and to working toward a stronger, more inclusive, and more prosperous society for all.

To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2015, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.  I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.


                              BARACK OBAMA

Just A Week For Pollution Prevention?

Proclamation 
| Arizona Pollution Prevention P2 Week
WHEREAS, Arizonans take great pride in the natural wonders, culture and heritage of our State and support innovative, modern economy that attracts and rewards environmentally responsible economic growth for our communities and our visitors; and
WHEREAS, science-based, knowledge-driven, pollution prevention programs benefit the health and safety of Arizona’s children, public, workforce, and environment; and 

WHEREAS, pollution prevention benefits and protects the quality of our air, water and land, and fosters water conservation, energy efficiency and other best practices that elevate our standard of living; and

WHEREAS, Arizona has maintained an active Pollution Prevention Program for 25 years and continues to support National Pollution Prevention Week reducing Arizona facilities’ hazardous waste generation and toxic chemical use with operational and process improvements; and 

WHEREAS, reducing waste at the source, reusing materials and recycling, improves operational efficiency, saves businesses and taxpayers money and conserves Arizona’s natural resources for future generations; and

WHEREAS, focusing attention on how pollution prevention enhances efficiency and innovation will better position the State of Arizona to meet the challenges of global economic competitiveness;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim September 18 - 24, 2016 as

ARIZONA POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK and I further urge all state agencies, businesses and citizens of Arizona to continue fostering pollution prevention for the benefit of our economy, community and environment.
 
ADEQ’s Pollution Prevention Planning Program (P2) assists certain businesses in reducing toxic substances at their source, minimizing the generation of hazardous waste and preventing the release of pollutants into the environment. To accomplish this, these businesses must implement a P2 Plan.
What is a P2 Plan?
A P2 Plan is a management document that provides information on facility operations that directly or indirectly produce waste or use toxic substances. The plan involves:
-- Recording the facility’s toxic substance use, emissions and waste from current work practices
-- Outlining potential P2 opportunities and providing specific performance goals, including a schedule for implementing pollution prevention activities
-- Documenting that the facility has performed a rigorous P2 assessment
-- Recognizing past P2 activities that have already been completed at the facility, when available
 
1. A person who owns or operates a facility that meets the reporting requirements prescribed by Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) § 49-962 shall prepare and implement a P2 plan that addresses a reduction in the use of toxic substances and the generation of hazardous wastes. [Ref: ARS § 49-963.A]
  • During the preceding calendar year, the owner or operator was required to filed an annual toxic chemical release (Environmental Protection Agency Toxics Release Inventory) form (Form A or Form R) for the facility. [Ref: ARS § 49-962(A)(1)]
  • During the preceding calendar year, the facility generated an average of 1 kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste or an average of 1,000 kilograms per month of hazardous waste in a calendar year, exclusive of an episodic, accidental or remediation related release or occurrence. [Ref: ARS § 49-963(A)(2)]
2. A facility that uses in excess of 10,000 pounds in a calendar year of a toxic substance as defined in ARS § 49-961 shall file a P2 plan by December 31 of the following year. [Ref: ARS § 49-963.D] Please visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) for a list of toxic substances (chemicals and chemical categories).

P2 Objectives

As Arizona grows, so does the generation of hazardous waste and the use of toxic substances. A great way for businesses and citizens to improve our environment is to reduce this growth without shifting the pollutant release between land, water or air. The purpose of the P2 Planning Program is to:
  • Reduce the use of toxic substances and hazardous waste generation in our state
  • Emphasize the preference for source reduction over recycling, waste treatment or disposal
  • Encourage reduction through methods such as substitution with a less toxic chemical and product reformulation
  • Implement process modification
  • Improve housekeeping
  • Promote recycling/reclamation
  • Promote conservation and waste minimization
 
Arizona P2 Policy
 
 

Mesa Biz Law Firm Dunn Peterson PC Remodels Office

Arizona Business Law Firm Remodels Its Office in Mesa, Arizona
September 14, 2016

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) Denton Peterson provides a full range of services to small and medium size Arizona businesses, including:
  • Creating and filing documents to establish business entities including corporations and limited liability companies
  • Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts, including sales agreements, employment, non-competition and non-disclosure agreements, residential and commercial real estate contracts and many more.
  • Creating the framework for a new franchise program, including the franchise disclosure document (FDD) and all accompanying documentation
  • Providing advice about tax, employment and liability issues
  • Representing clients in mediation or litigation
  • Negotiating deals
  • Overseeing real estate investments and sales
The experienced Arizona business lawyers at Denton Peterson provide legal representation for clients on both sides of these transactions. We have represented employers and employees, franchisors and franchisees, plaintiffs and defendants, creditors and debtors, sellers and buyers. We can certainly help you.
Denton Peterson, PC
1930 N Arboleda #200, Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-9900
arizonabusinesslawyeraz.com
 
Practice areas at Denton Peterson in Mesa include:
Business And Corporate Law
Employment Law
Litigation/Appellate Practice
Negotiation/Mediation
Franchising Law
Collections Lawyers
Real Estate Matters

The legal team at Denton Peterson includes attorneys who have decades of experience in these areas of law. For example, Denton has more than 20 years of experience in practice, and he has developed expertise in helping businesses determine the right structure to meet their goals.
Brad Denton
Legal practice  includes Litigation, Negotiating Contracts and Franchising Law
Brad began his practice working for several years at two large firms in downtown Phoenix: Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC and Bryan Cave LLP. In 1998 he began his own law office in the East Valley with nothing but a cell phone, and his practice has grown consistently since then.
Brad graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in International Relations from Brigham Young University. He received his law degree with academic honors from the University of Chicago.
Brad represents clients from all over the United States. His clients literally hail from California to New York, from Georgia to Alaska, and many places in between. He represents numerous out-of-state clients who have business interests or litigation matters in Arizona. Brad also acts on behalf of clients in foreign countries (recently Mexico, France, Canada and Japan) who have legal or business interests in the U.S.
He has also served in various leadership and other positions in his church.
 
Larry Dunn
Larry Dunn is principally a litigator.
His experience includes a wide variety of commercial disputes, including those involving contracts, businesses, construction defects, real estate, insurance, trusts, and landlord/tenant.
Larry also has significant experience with residential landlord-tenant disputes, representing and advising clients regarding evictions, security deposit disputes, and other related issues. In addition to trial court litigation, Larry’s experience includes representing clients in the appellate process.
In addition to his litigation practice, Larry has assisted his clients in transactional issues, including drafting contracts, real estate drafting, and forming businesses.
Larry graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in 2004, and he was awarded a law degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2008.
He practices in the Arizona state courts and the United States Federal District Court of Arizona.
Larry is a native of Mesa, Arizona. He plays violin in the Symphony of the Southwest.

Sterling Peterson
Sterling is a partner at Denton Peterson, P.C. He represents individuals and businesses in numerous aspects of the law. Sterling helps his individual and business clients with issues involving, for example, contract drafting and review, the formation of their business, individual and business disputes including all aspects of litigation, business break-ups (often referred to as “business divorces”), business deals gone bad, unfair competition, misconduct in the management of business, disputes between business partners and/or their employees, failed real estate deals, trade secret misappropriation, and many other needs of the individual and business clients needing general legal counsel and advice.
Sterling obtained a Bachelors of Arts in English Education from Arizona State University in 1997. He graduated summa cum laude and received numerous scholarships throughout his undergraduate program. In 2000, Sterling received his juris doctor (law) degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor law school at Arizona State University where he graduated cum laude and was a Pedrick Scholar.
Sterling is a native Arizonan. He grew up in Mesa, but now lives in Gilbert with his wife and children. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, camping, and biking. He enjoys volunteering for his church and for the local boy-scout troop.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2015 – Gunderson Denton & Peterson, P.C. –Partner
2000—2006 – Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC –Attorney


Timothy F. Coons
Tim has a unique background. Growing up, he watched family members who owned businesses make the difficult decisions that many business owners/employers face, such as: how much risk should they take when trying to grow their business, how should they manage personnel so that employees are happy and so that their company is not subject to lawsuits, how could they stay compliant with changing laws, how could they satisfy customer needs and protect their businesses against unsatisfied clients, how could their business stay competitive with other businesses that take shortcuts, and other similar questions.
Tim gained a Bachelors of Arts in History from Brigham Young University in 2011. He then graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2014
Tim has provided assistance to clients for a wide range of business and employment issues including: revising employee handbooks, pursuing and defending wrongful termination claims, pursuing and defending wage and hour claims, reviewing and drafting employment contracts, pursuing and defending contract disputes, litigating and resolving business partner disputes, advising on proper employee classifications advising on business formation issues, and pursuing and defending unemployment insurance claims
Tim has a passion for community involvement and politics. Tim currently serves as a member of the United Food Bank in an effort to curb the growing hunger needs of individuals in Arizona
With regards to politics, Tim has taken two opportunities to intern in Washington D.C., once for Congressman Jeff Flake’s office, and once for the Senate Judiciary Committee through Senator Jon Kyl’s office.
Tim has also been active in his church community, visiting individuals in need and providing assistance when possible.
 
Bert MilletBert handles real estate matters, business representation and contracts.
Bert earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Arizona State University in 2002 and his Juris Doctor degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU in 2006. Bert understands the lawmaking process, having worked at the State Legislature and the United States Senate. And he understands how courts operate, having worked on the staff of Superior Court Judges.
 
Elena Cottom
Elena practices primarily in the areas of business, franchise, and employment law.
Elena received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University Hawaii where she graduated summa cum laude. She attended law school at Arizona State University and received her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Elena has worked with the partners of Denton Peterson since 2009–first as a summer intern, then as an office and legal assistant, and now as an attorney.
Elena is a native of Mesa, ArizonaShe loves to travel.
She also enjoys spending time with her family and twin sister and serving in her church. 
 
Please check online reviews from our clients to verify the quality of service our firm has provided to them and has to offer to you. Clients can reach the Mesa office by calling (480) 325-9900 or by filling out the secure online form found at http://www.dentonpeterson.com.
Our renovated office is located at 1930 N. Arboleda, Suite 200, in Mesa.
Clients can also connect with the business lawyers at the firm on social media channels like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
 
https://arizonabusinesslawyeraz.com/                                 

Friday, September 16, 2016

City Council Meeting - 9/15/2016

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Obama At Hispanic Caucus Public Policy Conference - Full Speech

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President Barack Obama speaks to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Shout Out = A Proclamation from Mayor John Giles Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Here in Mesa

With some friendly good-natured persuasion Mayor John Giles signed a Proclamation [ See document farther on in this post - please note there is no version in Spanish ] in a timely manner yesterday to honor and recognize diversity in this city of over 460,000 people including hundreds and thousands of citizens from countries in Central and Southern America who have established families, homes and businesses here.
Some joined indigenous native peoples hundreds of years ago along with later pioneer arrivals to settle here creating their futures through decades of development on the land.
Together we can build a stronger diverse future . . .
Conjuntos Todo Es Possible


HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture.
Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.
Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12.

The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or "another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin."
Today, 55 million people or 17% of the American population are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Here in Mesa it is 25%.
This represents a significant increase from 2000.
Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society
Here is the English-only Proclamation


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