[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1063]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING PEDRO BRULL FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 2021

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I honor 
Pedro Brull. Pedro was born in 1938 in the town of Vega Baja, Puerto 
Rico. From a young age, his father encouraged him to take lessons in 
drawing and painting with famous Puerto Rican artist Rafael Rios Rey in 
San Juan, Puerto Rico. His mentor later recommended Pedro to artist 
Nina Lelled, who was the former art director for a local Puerto Rican 
television station. Brull worked for this company for 22 years, working 
as an apprentice, a TV technician, and later as art director and 
production manager. During this time, Brull studied commercial art and 
received a bachelor's degree in fine arts while at a New York City TV 
station.
  Pedro Brull is an award-winning artist and is recognized by many 
institutions. He even received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 
artwork. His artwork is on display in several places including Spain, 
Africa, Puerto Rico, and numerous art galleries within the United 
States. Pedro is also the recent creator of ``La Diaspora de Artistas 
Puertorriquenos.''
  Today, he is focusing his efforts on the creation of a Museum for 
Latino Art and Culture. Five other Hispanic artists have joined Pedro 
to coordinate this project. In Spain, the Museum of Graphic and Drawing 
invited Pedro to send three of his drawings to be part of their 
permanent museum collection where they have been placed for art 
enthusiasts to enjoy. Pedro is married to Magda Brull and together they 
have four children: Maria, Jaime, Haydee, and Pablo. Brull was a former 
evangelical minister for more than 50 years.
  For this and more, we honor Pedro Brull.

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