2007 Hispanic Heritage Month Ceremony

USDA's 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony was held on September 19, 2007, in USDA's Jefferson Auditorium. The theme for this year's ceremony is "Hispanic Americans: Making a Positive Impact in American Society."

Mistress of Ceremony, Idelisse Rodriguez, Hispanic Employment Program Manager for the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration, opening the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony.

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Margo M. McKay gives welcome remarks and introduces Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns at the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony.

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, keynote speaker, addresses USDA employees at the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony.

Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator, Alfred V. Almanza gives closing remarks at the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony.