[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 2008

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, as a San Antonio native, I'm personally 
familiar with the role our city's culture and diversity plays in the 
lives of our citizens, We proudly celebrate our heritage throughout the 
year and recognize the importance of our culture through various events 
and activities, The annual San Antonio College Folk Dance Festival is 
no exception,
  This year's festival will celebrate its 50th year of providing 
entertainment and education to patrons. The festival provides a 
multitude of different enriching activities, ranging from craft shows 
to culture sessions and, of course, dance lessons with live music, The 
festival is not solely for adults either, as it caters to people of all 
ages with many exhibits specifically tailored for children.
  Most importantly, the San Antonio College Folk Dance Festival 
benefits the San Antonio College's student scholarship fund. The 
festival's proceeds contribute to this fund which extends higher 
education opportunities to many students across our community, San 
Antonio College's generosity with this scholarship program, and for 
hosting the San Antonio College Folk Dance Festival, provides a great 
public service for our community through the students they help and the 
citizens they entertain.
  I am honored and privileged to represent this great community and 
this institution that serves the people of San Antonio, and it is with 
great pleasure that I recognize their success during the last 50 years.

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