[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 109 (Thursday, June 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     RECOGNIZING ARTS SAVING HEARTS

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2023

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bilva 
Vedamurthy and the organization he started, Arts Saving Hearts.
  Bilva is a student at Monte Vista High School in Danville, 
California, and the founder of Arts Saving Hearts. Inspired by his love 
of learning and discovery, Bilva started Arts Saving Hearts during the 
COVID-19 pandemic to help artists in our community learn new skills and 
to promote a self-sustaining lifestyle. Arts Saving Hearts works with 
local artists to showcase and sell their work, with 100 percent of 
proceeds going toward helping disadvantaged communities around the 
world. The organization has received art from students, teachers, and 
professional artists from all over the Bay Area. Thanks to the 
contributions of these local artists, Bilva has been able to raise 
money to support COVID-19 victims and others in need in our community.
  The organization works with a variety of local nonprofits and 
businesses. Bilva has worked extensively with the Edgewood Center for 
Children and Families in San Francisco to help provide mental health 
services to children. Arts Saving Hearts also works with Plaza 
Chiropractor, Indian Red Cross Residential School for Hearing-impaired 
Kids, and other community partners to support underserved groups. 
Bilva's work has been instrumental in supporting our community's youth 
and in helping to connect young people with necessary mental health 
resources and treatment.
  Please join me in honoring Bilva Vedamurthy and Arts Saving Hearts 
for their important work.

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