[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15736]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING EDGAR BALLESTAS

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2017

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Edgar Ballestas, an 
extraordinary local photographer and winner of my 2017 cover photo 
challenge. Edgar's image of the sun setting over the Rochester skyline 
is remarkable, and a testament to our city's great beauty.
  Edgar is an English as a Second Language (ESOL) teacher for our local 
school district; and in his free time captures images throughout 
Rochester and Monroe County. His work often highlights our region's 
proudest attractions--the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass 
Memorial Bridge, the Upper Falls in Letchworth State Park and much, 
much more. His pictures have even been hung in galleries like Image 
City Photography in Rochester.
  We should never lose sight of the districts and the constituents we 
fight for every day. Edgar's photograph is a tribute and a reminder of 
why I come to Congress and work so hard for Rochester and Monroe 
County. I congratulate Edgar on his work and his achievement and thank 
him for his tremendous submission.

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