[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1375-E1376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      PAYING TRIBUTE TO LOCAL SOUTH FLORIDA ARTIST, XAVIER CORTADA

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a constituent 
and local South Florida artist, Xavier Cortada, and congratulate him on 
his inaugural art exhibit titled ``Florida Is'' at the Hibiscus Gallery 
at Pinecrest Gardens.
  Throughout the years, Xavier's passion has been to generate awareness 
for our environment and global climate change through his art work.
  His work is included at my alma mater, Florida International 
University, where he serves as Artist-in-Residence.

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  His current exhibit ``Florida Is'' truly allows viewers to immerse 
themselves in the beauty of Florida's natural beauty.
  His exhibition will be available until November 15th at Pinecrest 
Gardens where visitors will have the opportunity to connect with his 
incredible art while walking around the garden.
  Mr. Speaker, I would once again like to congratulate Xavier Cortada 
and invite my fellow colleagues to celebrate our nation's artists and 
their endeavor to change the world through the power of art.

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