[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE UNVEILING CEREMONY FOR THE PORTRAITS FROM A PLACE OF GRACE 
                        PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
new public art installation, Portraits from a Place of Grace. This 
beautiful and thought-provoking artwork will be installed at the future 
home of the African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach.
  The African American Cultural Center (AACC) worked hard over the last 
year to make this happen. Staff partnered with Richard Hollant, a 
renowned artist, on a series of portraits and interviews with Virginia 
Beach's 14 historically African American neighborhoods.
  The installation features people and stories that capture the 
community's history. I commend the community for taking the next step 
in building the African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach.
  Recognizing the important contributions of African Americans to the 
history, development, and success of our region is vital to 
appreciating the journey in building our community. The vivid visual 
representation and poignant audio interviews will promote, preserve, 
and celebrate the inspiring pioneers of our community.

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