[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING ACADEMIA DE BAILE TRADICION Y CULTURA

  (Mrs. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to 
recognize a remarkable milestone for Tucson's Academia de Baile 
Tradicion y Cultura as it celebrates 25 years of inspiring young 
people--including my own children, nieces, and nephews--from across 
Tucson and southern Arizona through dance, culture, and community.
  For a quarter of a century, Academia de Baile has provided 
generations of students with exceptional dance instruction, fostered 
confidence, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the rich cultural 
traditions that make southern Arizona so vibrant.
  I want to congratulate the dedicated directors and instructors whose 
passion and dedication have made this achievement possible, the 
students whose hard work, talent, and artistry continue to impress us, 
and the families whose unwavering support have helped make this academy 
flourish for so many years.
  Academia de Baile is proof of how the arts bring people together, 
preserve our heritage, and strengthen our communities. Their legacy is 
reflected not only in the performances on stage but in the lives that 
they have touched across Tucson and southern Arizona.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Arizona's Seventh Congressional District, I 
say ``congratulations,'' ``muchisimas felicidades'' to Academia de 
Baile on their 25th anniversary and wish them many more years of 
success.

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