[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of National 
Hispanic Heritage Month. As this special time of the year winds down, I 
want to offer my sincerest appreciation to all our Hispanic brothers 
and sisters across Ohio, and our great country. Lorain, Ohio is home to 
the largest Puerto Rican population west of New York City.


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Speaker, I rise today in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage 
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Speaker, I rise today in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage 
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  Last week, I had the privilege to join the Lorain Historical Society 
in our district to unveil their new exhibit entitled, ``Celebrating 100 
Years of Latino History in Lorain, Ohio''. Coordinated by partnerships 
with the Lorain Historical Society and local community and educational 
institutions, this proud art and cultural exhibition of Hispanic 
excellence was on display throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month. 
One story focuses on Lorain's Vine Avenue.
  In the early 1920's, Vine Avenue became home to a large population of 
Mexican immigrants who were brought to the city as part of contract 
labor to work in the agriculture and steel industries. Now, Hispanics 
make up 30 percent of Lorain's population. The city remains full of 
life with the rooted culture of music, arts, cuisine, and culture from 
the Latino community.
  Again, to those celebrating, I wish all a joyous celebration of 
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.