Known as the Original Political Blogger, Markos started dailykos. His bio is below courtesy of wikipedia entry. He
will be providing a few words of support to our Org in the days to come.
Moulitsas was born in Chicago, Illinois to a Salvadoran mother and Greek father, and grew up in El Salvador. (Following the Spanish language custom for surnames, his last name is "Moulitsas", not "Zúniga".) His family moved back to the United States in 1980 due to the Salvadoran civil war. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989 through 1992; while stationed in Germany, and after missing deployment to the Gulf War "by a hair",[1] he changed his political affiliation from the Republican to the Democratic Party. He has described the American military as "perhaps the ideal society – we worked hard but the Army took care of us in return."[1]
After leaving the army, he attended Northern Illinois University and wrote for (and eventually managed) the Northern Star college newspaper.[2] Moulitsas is a 2007 inductee into the Northern Star Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed by the alumni association of his college newspaper.[3] Moulitsas earned two bachelor degrees at Northern Illinois University (1992-1996), where he majored in Philosophy, Journalism, and Political Science. He earned a J.D. at Boston University School of Law (1996-1999).
full bio:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markos_Moulitsas_Zúniga
About PAS Global
Dear Friends, Business and Professional Associates,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and with ambitious spirits. The history of our native El Salvador is marked by numerous revolutions and subsequent triumphs that led to the earning of our independence from Spain in 1821. History has documented that Salvadorans are recognized as hard working, resilient and brave individuals. To this day we carry that tradition and we have our predecessors to thank for that. Through their efforts and examples, applicable qualities such as courage, civic pride, strength, and a solid work ethic were exhibited to be inherited by future generations.
In addition to our common ancestry, we share the determination and unfailing passion to succeed in our respective businesses and interests. As Professionals, we direct our time, energy, patience and intellect to reach our prescribed goals. Which ever role you compete in, success is a common thread that connects us all. Our plan of action is to prosper.
With that being said, allow me to take the time to introduce to you as well as share with you some information about outstanding and successful Salvadorans that operate and our a welcomed benefit our community.
I will begin by introducing Marta. I had the pleasure of meeting Marta at a CAFTA briefing at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Marta is an accomplished individual with impressive credentials that include a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Mary Mount University (Magna Cum Laude) and a Juris Doctor degree with honors from USC Law School. Marta is currently a partner at the prominent Law Firm of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro, LLP (JMBM).
Santiago Siliezar is an exemplification of an entrepreneur. He allowed his instincts and his risk taking spirit to go against persistent advice to locate his business in the Pico-Union district rather than an area in the west side of Los Angeles. He could have chosen to offer his services in an area that was familiar to him, but instead he invested in a high rent location and opened the doors to his business to clientele that would yield higher profits. His decision paid enormous dividends. He now operates a successful business in Brentwood, CA and services elite decision makers in the entertainment business and high powered executives.
Another note-worthy person I’d like to introduce to you is Renato Cartagena who came this country with a dream and a vision. Today, he is the Principal Engineer at Disneyland and co-founder of the theme park engineering program at Cal State Long Beach, the only such program in the nation. He is also the CEO of Espino Beach Resort that will be built in Bahia de Jiquilisco in El Salvador.
The afore-mentioned individuals are a minuscule sample of successful Salvadoran-Americans. Accomplished Salvadoran-Americans reside through out the world. We are an accomplished group of people that hold prestigious positions such as Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, Attorneys, and influential Politicians in this great nation. We our owners of our own struggles, historic events and accomplishments. We are a nation within ourselves.
The primary objective of this letter is to introduce you to the idea of establishing a global network of Salvadorans that will be recognized as the Professional Association de Salvadoreňos.
This organization will serve a multitude of purposes. Its central intention is to advance the status and improve and sustain the overall quality of life for Salvadorans around the globe. We will search for innovative ideas and create a plan of action to achieve our goals. The areas of focus will include, but will not be limited to, education, employment, business, politics, and socio-economic conditions .
I am inviting successful individuals such yourself to construct such an organization. It will take a group of motivated, determined, educated, and accomplished Salvadorans to formulate a blueprint and architect the foundation of this organization. I welcome your input and thoughts in engineering an organization whose sole purpose will be to improve the quality of life for Salvadorans Americans.
Saludos,
Hugo A. Hernandez PAS | Global
Nace La Esperanza...Viene el Cambio
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