[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
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                         CHANGE OVER THE YEARS

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2019

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, I'm very ``animated'' to 
announce that this year is the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con.
  This event began with a heavy focus on independent artists and 
cultivating a community of folks with similar interests--comics.
  Comic-Con has always been about supporting creative communities and 
celebrating what makes us special.
  Today, Comic-Con has grown to include industry legends, independent 
artists, TV stars, and movie studios--but it never stopped being about 
fans coming together to share their interests.
  This new era has expanded the levels of interest to a wider audience 
and brought in more fans of current media.
  In an industry that was once dismissed and disparaged as not serious 
art, celebrating inclusion is an important staple of our community.
  I am excited for the next 50 years of panels, whether in the 
traditional comic book or celebrity style, to flourish in Comic-Con of 
San Diego.

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