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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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HON. MARCY KAPTUR
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. As this special time of the year winds down, I want to offer my sincerest appreciation to all our Hispanic brothers and sisters across Ohio, and our great country. Lorain, Ohio is home to the largest Puerto Rican population west of New York City.
Last week, I had the privilege to join the Lorain Historical Society in our district to unveil their new exhibit entitled, ``Celebrating 100 Years of Latino History in Lorain, Ohio''. Coordinated by partnerships with the Lorain Historical Society and local community and educational institutions, this proud art and cultural exhibition of Hispanic excellence was on display throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month. One story focuses on Lorain's Vine Avenue.
In the early 1920's, Vine Avenue became home to a large population of Mexican immigrants who were brought to the city as part of contract labor to work in the agriculture and steel industries. Now, Hispanics make up 30 percent of Lorain's population. The city remains full of life with the rooted culture of music, arts, cuisine, and culture from the Latino community.
Again, to those celebrating, I wish all a joyous celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 179
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