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The Hispanic Officers Law Enforcement Association (HOLA)

The latest and, possibly the most dynamic of the Baltimore Hispanic groups, HOLA celebrated its First Annual Fiesta on Saturday October 26, 2002 at the VFW Hall on Harford Road in Baltimore.

More than 300 persons attended the event. Felix Pichardo, the up and coming taylor and designer put in a fashion show which was enthusiatically applauded. Enrique Rivadeneira, owner of the Latin Palace catered the event to the delight of the audience, as the excellent Spanish food he regularly serves at the Palace, was offered again at this Fiesta. Las Mambo Mamis, a unique all ladies mambo group enchanted the audience with a great performance. And the Champion Dance Company presented its excellent young dancers in a medley of classic Hispanic music. Pedro Guilarte, the Colombian DJ used his talents wisely providing a great variety of Hispanic music. And the DJ King Tutt provided the club music so en vogue lately.

Congratulations to all of the above and, in particular to Danny Santos and Rufino Garcia for their leadership of HOLA and the very impressive organization of the event.

Those who are interested in the workings of Hispanic Officers Law Enforcement Association (HOLA)should call its leaders: Sgt. Rufino Garcia - (410) 866-0077 or (410) 299-1619 or Officer Danny Santos - (410) 790-4708.

Carmen and Bill, above and Speedy and Carmine, right
Fita and Javier, above and Athos and Nancy, right
DJ Pedro	Dick and Jose