Bill > HRes169

This resolution recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of the Dominican community to Washington Heights and Inwood in New York City, tracing their history from the first Dominican immigrant Juan Rodriguez in 1613 to the present day. The resolution highlights the community's deep cultural, economic, and social impacts, including founding numerous community organizations, establishing cultural centers, contributing to local businesses, creating art and literature, and achieving political representation. It specifically honors notable Dominican Americans like Milly Quezada, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adriano Espaillat, and others who have made substantial contributions in fields such as music, theater, politics, and sports. The resolution calls for supporting the designation of a noncontiguous Dominican cultural heritage district through the National Park Service, recognizing the community's rich legacy, and promising to fight against displacement and gentrification that could threaten the neighborhood's historical character. Ultimately, the resolution aims to acknowledge and preserve the Dominican community's integral role in shaping the identity and vibrancy of Washington Heights and Inwood over several decades.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/169/all-info