[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E915-E916]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING OAXACA BY THE SEA

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Oaxaca by 
the Sea Celebration and the cultural partnership, between Seaside, 
California and Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico.
  Many Seaside community members have Oaxacan roots, and Oaxacan 
culture can be found throughout Seaside. In July, the city of Seaside 
made an official visit to the southwestern capital city of Oaxaca de 
Juarez in Oaxaca, Mexico and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding 
to recognize the Sister City relationship between the two cities.
  The agreement between these two cities will solidify a long-term 
relationship between the people and businesses of both cities, 
enhancing the cultural connection for years to come. In addition to 
increased cultural awareness, this important relationship between the 
two cities will positively impact educational partnerships and 
developments, business, tourism, and trade.
  Hosted annually, the Oaxaca by the Sea Celebration is a testament to 
the community's

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desire to showcase the diversity of culture within Monterey County. The 
Oaxaca by the Sea Celebration provides community members an opportunity 
to showcase, celebrate, and educate our neighbors on the complex and 
dynamic cultural experiences held by Seaside residents of Oaxacan 
descent. This celebration preserves the roots and the culture of our 
community through dance, food, music, and art.
  Madam Speaker, I offer my sincere appreciation to the organizers of 
the Oaxaca by the Sea Celebration and to the dedication of Seaside and 
Oaxaca de Juarez's governments to uniting our communities through their 
shared culture and customs.

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