Washington, DC –  Fundación Azteca and the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) are pleased to announce the presentation of an “Outstanding Achievement Award” to Arthur Estopiñán, Chief of Staff of the office of  Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, for over two decades of dedication to congressional service.

"Arthur is not only my Chief of Staff, but also a friend and trusted counselor. His many years working on the Hill have shown me that his dedication, commitment and love of community are unmatched,” said Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18). “Through his tireless work and advocacy of issues, he is advancing an agenda for South Florida that will benefit the constituents I so proudly represent. I congratulate him for this award because he has not only earned it but he embodies it through his work."

“It has been a pleasure for me to work with Arthur for many years. He is an exemplary Congressional staffer and makes our community proud. It is a privilege for CHLI to be able to honor Arturo Estopinan,” said Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21), Chairman of CHLI.

The award was presented during a cocktail reception in Washington DC that included the celebration of the third year of “Issues: Caras y Voces,” a special segment that highlights Latino leaders  and is broadcast on the Azteca America television network. The event was also held in conjunction with the Congressional Hispanic Staffers Association (CHSA).

 “It is great pleasure to see Arthur receive this award. He is an example to many of how hard work and dedication lead to results,” said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Fundación Azteca America and Azteca America Network. 

 “The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute is honored to take a moment to recognize the many contributions and service Hispanic staffers provide to the United States Congress and, in turn, the American people,” said Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier, CHLI Executive Director. “As a former Congressional Hill staffer, I am especially delighted to salute Arthur Estopiñán for his amazing record of public service.”

About CHLI

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI, pronounced “chili”) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, based in Washington, D.C., that advances the diversity of thought in U.S. Hispanic community in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as in the international community.  For more information, please visit www.chli.org.  You may also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Fundación Azteca America

Fundación Azteca America is a non-profit organization launched by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo Salinas Pliego (ww.ricardosalinas.com) dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S. Fundación Azteca America, Fundación Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. For more information, visit www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org.