The LULAC National Legislative Awards Gala highlights critical legislative issues affecting Hispanic Americans and recognizes key leaders who have served the Hispanic community well. LULAC will present awards to three distinguished elected officials at our eleventh gala, which will occur on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC. The hotel is located just two blocks from the White House and Washington Mall area. We will also celebrate the 79th anniversary of LULAC, which was formed on February 17, 1929. Proceeds from the LULAC National Legislative Awards Gala support the important work of the LULAC National Office. This includes LULAC’s policy and legislative advocacy, as well as its organizing of Hispanic communities through the creation of LULAC councils throughout the United States. Contributions to the legislative gala are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as a business expense.