legislation: 117-hres-717
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| 117-hres-717 | 117 | hres | 717 | Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 0 | This bill supports the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district under the control of the National Park Service to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the Dominican community to New York City, New York State, and the nation. Recognizes that the cultural legacy and historical contributions of the Dominican community enrich, enliven, and permeate the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Honors the history and contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers. Supports the efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Dominican people in Washington Heights and Inwood, including through the designation of historic buildings and districts. | 2023-01-01T23:49:50Z |