[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 53 (Thursday, March 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE ORIANNE & PHIL COLLINS' LITTLE DREAMS FOUNDATION

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Orianne & 
Phil Collins' Little Dreams Foundation (LDF). The LDF was founded in 
2000 and has been headquartered in Miami since 2013. The foundation's 
goals are to provide training and advice for aspiring young artists, 
athletes, and musicians by pairing them with a mentor who is a 
professional in their respective area.
  Being able to extract creative talent out of students in Miami is 
important to Lourdes and I. Studies show that when students are 
introduced to music and the arts at a young age, it helps improve 
cognitive ability particularly in the math and sciences. In a world 
that is rapidly evolving and growing technologically, it is crucial 
that students at a young age have the ability to compete on a global 
stage in STEM courses. Organizations like The Orianne & Phil Collins' 
Little Dreams Foundation are crucial for giving students skills that 
they may not necessarily learn inside the classroom.
  Now more than ever are LDF'S contributions and mission critical to 
the surrounding community. I congratulate The Orianne & Phil Collins' 
Little Dreams Foundation. I look forward to their continued success and 
prosperity in the future.

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