Utah state Sen. Luz Escamilla spoke during the Hispanic Heritage Awareness Luncheon Sept. 20, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Escamilla, elected in 2008, represents District 1 and is the senate assistant minority whip. The theme of this year's luncheon was Energizing our Nation's Diversity. (U.S. Air Force photos by Cynthia Griggs)