[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1860-H1861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO MARELY GUTIERREZ

  (Mr. Cisneros of California was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I will just say if this administration was 
keeping their promises, we would actually have a President, who, when 
asked if it is his responsibility to uphold the Constitution, wouldn't 
say I don't know, and instead of passing laws

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about renaming bodies of water, we would actually be doing things to 
help the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the winners of this 
year's Congressional Art Competition.
  Art is a cornerstone of educational success for our students, giving 
them a healthy, creative outlet to process their emotions and share 
their stories with the world.
  We had over 80 talented young artists submit their work to my 
Congressional Art Competition as the California 31st Congressional 
District's Representative.
  I am proud to announce Marely Gutierrez, an Azusa High School senior, 
as our first-place winner. Her charcoal and graphic artwork, Heartfelt 
Gaze, will be hung in the Cannon tunnel for the next year for everyone 
to see.
  I had the pleasure of meeting Marely and the other talented young 
artists at a ceremony we hosted last month. Our ceremony was held in 
the beautiful Vincenzo's Terrazza in San Dimas, where we celebrated 
with students, parents, teachers, and everyone who participated in this 
year's competition.
  It was such a joy to meet many of California 31st District's bright 
young artists and hear about the impact art has on their lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Marely again and all the students who 
submitted their artwork. I am so proud of each and every one of them.

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