On the recordMay 8, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize La Asociacion de Cronistas de Arte, or AcroArte, and congratulate them on their 25th silver anniversary. AcroArte was founded in 1993 by Dominican journalists who specialize in arts and entertainment and has celebrated the best and brightest in music, theater, film, and more. Together, they established the Soberano Prize, which was first called the Casandra, which showcases and rewards the best of arts and culture in the Dominican Republic. This prestigious recognition has helped artists gain a foothold among the Dominican diaspora, sharing the Dominican identity, culture, and values around the world. As more generations of Dominican Americans share their talents with this world, I look forward to AcroArte lifting them up. It is a privilege to welcome AcroArte here to the U.S. Capitol, and I congratulate them on their 25 years of success. ____________________
