President Bush welcomed many leaders to the White House for a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

"Welcome to the casa blanca, la casa de todos."

The President spoke about the contributions the Hispanic community makes to our nation's military and to the business community. The celebration continued with musical performances to a crowd that included ambassadors, the Prince of Spain, and a total of six very proud McDonald's^® Owner / Operators, Restaurant Managers and corporate staff.

Congratulations goes out Richard Castro, Angie Vela, Alicia Rivera, Frank and Virginia Sandoval, Miguel Vizcarra, Carlos Mateos (East Division O/O) and Alex Federico (East Division Restaurant Manager).

HOUSTON, Texas (October 9, 2006)  Alicia Rivera, a McDonald's^® restaurant manager in Houston, was among several prominent community leaders in attendance at President Bush's White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event in Washington, D.C. on October 6, 2006.