[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1458]
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        RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF LA COMUNIDAD NEWS

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                            HON. MARK POCAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize La Comunidad News 
and its founder and publisher, Rafael Viscarra on the occasion of the 
25th anniversary of the Latino newspaper's publication. In the 2nd 
Congressional District of Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have such a 
longstanding newspaper focused on ``helping, empowering and serving the 
Latino community,'' as its mission states.
  The newspaper began when Rafael Viscarra and his son, Dante Viscarra, 
sought a way to keep our growing Latino community informed and 
participating in the community and the democratic system.
  The newspaper was Madison's first Spanish-language newspaper, 
beginning publication under the name Spanish News/La Nacion. Today it 
continues to celebrate Latino holidays and culture. It honors the 
achievements of community members, as well as connecting people within 
the Latino community and informing our broader community.
  In its 25 years of publication, La Comunidad has been an important 
voice as the Latino population has grown from several thousand people 
to more than 30,000 residents from diverse nationalities in the 
newspaper's Dane County readership area.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize La Comunidad News for its 
service and contributions to our community.

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