Recognizing the Haitian Heritage Museum

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Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th district, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor South Florida's Haitian Heritage Museum. I include in the Record the following proclamation:

Whereas, the Haitian Heritage Museum is an integral part of our community, embodying and preserving Haiti's rich culture and heritage;

Whereas, the Haitian Heritage Museum has given Haitian art a permanent and prominent place in South Florida's art community;

Whereas, the Haitian Heritage Museum's scholarship program provides deserving students an opportunity to further their education and perfect their talent as artists;

Whereas, the Haitian Heritage Museum will honor community leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to Haitian heritage and culture during its 9th Annual Discover Haiti Gala on Saturday, February 23rd;

Whereas, the Haitian Heritage Museum will present the Father Jean Juste Visionary Award, named after the visionary leader who advocated for human rights and social justice on behalf of Haiti's poor;

Whereas, Father Jean Juste is widely regarded as the ``Godfather'' of Miami's Little Haiti community; and

Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida:

Recognize the tremendous contributions of the Haitian Heritage Museum to South Florida:

Affirm the importance of promoting and preserving Haitian art and culture; and

Honor the recipients of the Father Jean Juste Visionary Award.

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