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Congressman Bishop Statement on 1st Annual Tri-City Latino Festival

Press Release

Date: Oct. 1, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of the First Annual Tri-City Latino Festival, which was held on September 21, 2013 in Columbus, Georgia:

"The First Annual Tri-City Latino Festival was a magnificent success and the beginning of a wonderful new tradition in the tri-city area of Columbus, Georgia; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Phenix City, Alabama. Our area has long had an exigent need for an event such as this to promote and celebrate the diversity within the area. I am looking forward to joining in on the festivities for years to come."

Congressman Bishop submitted a statement to the Congressional Record and it was presented to the founders, Columbus City Councilor Evelyn "Mimi" Woodson and Mr. Harold "Lefty" Encarnacion, at the event. The text of the Congressional Record Statement can be found below.


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