[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15967]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNUAL LA PLAZA'S FIESTA

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
30th Annual La Plaza Fiesta Indianapolis, which is held in Indiana's 
7th district. La Plaza's Fiesta serves as a celebration and 
representation of the Hispanic culture and its contribution to the 
fabric of this nation.
  Since 1980, La Plaza's Fiesta has been the premiere Latino cultural 
celebration in Indiana. It is an outdoor event held during National 
Hispanic Heritage Month to educate and share the Latino culture through 
diverse mediums including art, music, dance, food and cultural 
activities. La Plaza's Fiesta also celebrates the Hispanic community's 
contributions in business, education, government and the arts.
  Year after year, La Plaza's Fiesta provides an opportunity to enrich 
the lives of all Americans by providing an opportunity to explore the 
rich and unique Hispanic heritage and traditions. La Plaza's Fiesta is 
a great avenue for people from all walks of life to learn that our 
unique cultures and histories unify--not divide us. We all have life 
experiences that can help each other and our next generations, 
regardless of our gender, ethnicity or race.
  I want to congratulate La Plaza's Fiesta Indianapolis on their 30th 
anniversary. In your long history, you have enriched the lives of those 
who attend this event, the City of Indianapolis and our Latino 
community. It is an honor to represent a district as culturally diverse 
as Indianapolis, and our great city is privileged to host this event

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