[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CELEBRATING PROFESSOR ALBERTO RIOS

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 2013

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues join 
me in celebrating Professor Alberto Rios, Arizona's debut Poet 
Laureate. He will serve a two-year term in this venerable position. His 
duties include annual public readings and a major literary project 
aimed to educate the public about poetry.
  The Arizona Commission of the Arts selected Professor Rios because of 
his remarkable credentials. For nearly 40 years, Mr. Rios has preserved 
the culture and history of our great state through writing and 
community outreach. He has achieved recognition on both a local and 
national level. In his three decades of teaching at Arizona State 
University, Mr. Rios attained the status of Regents Professor--the 
highest distinction for a faculty member. As my colleague, I applaud 
his work in helping to make ASU a preeminent institution for higher 
education. As a devotee of the arts, I thank him for everything he has 
done to promote and advance artistic expression. Through his life's 
work, Professor Rios has helped enrich communities throughout Arizona.
  Professor Alberto Rios represents the best in arts, culture and 
service to the public. It is my privilege to represent him in Congress. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Professor Alberto Rios 
on this exceptional honor and in wishing him the utmost success in his 
upcoming term as Poet Laureate of Arizona.

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