[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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      HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CASA 0101 IN BOYLE HEIGHTS

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2025

  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 25th Anniversary of 
CASA 0101, located in the community of Boyle Heights.
  Since 2000, CASA 0101 has been committed to educating and uplifting 
the next generation of storytellers in Los Angeles. Under the 
innovative leadership of its founder Josefina Lopez. CASA 0101 has 
blossomed into one of the leading arts organizations serving the East 
side of Los Angeles, hosting theatrical productions, film festivals, 
and no-cost arts education classes for young Angelenos.
  Guided by Lopez's vision to bring live theater programs and the arts 
to Boyle Heights, the organization has spent the last 25 years 
cultivating an inclusive space where aspiring artists and storytellers 
of all backgrounds feel empowered. The impact of CASA 0101's efforts 
can be seen in their successful track record, with 281 alumni working 
on a main stage production, 528 youth participating in free classes, 
and over 12,000 visitors attending a performance at their theater.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring CASA 0101 on 
their 25th Anniversary.

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