[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17343-17344]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE JULIA DE BURGOS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER'S PRESENTATION OF 
        THE 37TH ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN PARADE AND LATINO FESTIVAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Julia de 
Burgos Cultural Arts Center's presentation of the 37th Annual Puerto 
Rican Parade and Latino Festival, held on July 22, 23 and 24, 2005, in 
Cleveland, Ohio.
  Every year, the leaders of our Puerto Rican community have organized 
an event that promises to highlight the magnificent history and culture 
of Puerto Rico. Americans of Puerto Rican heritage are an integral 
facet of the rich diversity of Cleveland, providing immeasurable 
contributions within all aspects of American society.
  This wonderful presentation of will once again include treasures of 
Puerto Rico, including culinary offerings, arts, novelties, crafts, 
dance and song. Clevelanders of all ages and of every ethnic background 
will gather in downtown Cleveland to share in the celebration of this 
joyous event.

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  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the leaders, members and participants of the 37th Annual Puerto 
Rican Parade and Latino Festival: This spirited event promises to 
create a bridge of celebration from Puerto Rico to Cleveland for all 
whom attend. The history and culture of the beloved island of Puerto 
Rico springs to life every summer as the sounds and sights of Puerto 
Rico rise in hope, joy and celebration in downtown Cleveland, enriching 
the diverse fabric of our entire Cleveland community.

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