From September 15 through October 15, 2001—National Hispanic Heritage Month—this site will be profiling the lives of four outstanding Hispanic-American lawyers and jurists. These individuals are being recognized for their exemplary service to the community, their professional record of groundbreaking achievements, and their exemplary service to the legal profession. The four individuals we will profile during National Hispanic Heritage Month 2001 are: Week 1 (Sept. 15 - Sept. 23) Adelfa Botello Callejo, a Dallas-based lawyer and community activist Week 2 (Sept. 24 - Sept. 30) Henry B. Gonzalez, the first Mexican American to represent Texas in the U.S. Congress Week 3 (Oct. 1 - Oct. 7) Antonia Hernández, President and General Counsel of MALDEF Week 4 (Oct. 8 - Oct. 15) Petra Jimenez Maes, the first Latina appointed to New Mexico’s Supreme Court This Week’s Profile: Petra Jimenez Maes Did You Know . . . ? Each week, we will be offering a quiz question about the life or career of the individual who is being profiled. Quiz Question Week 4: Petra Jimenez Maes In 1998, Petra Jimenez Maes: A. was the first Latina ever elected to serve on the New Mexico Supreme Court. B. became New Mexico’s first family court judge. C. was elected by her peers to be Chief Judge of New Mexico’s First Judicial District Court. D. began her work with Northern New Mexico Legal Services. Links of Interest culled from around the Web. Includes links to lessons for teachers to use in class. For more National Hispanic Heritage Month profiles and similar features, visit Raising the Bar: Pioneers in the Legal Profession