Recognizing Young Leaders Advocating in Favor of Statehood for Puerto Rico
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Mrs. GONZALEZ-COLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of young leaders from my District who are in Washington, D.C. this week advocating in favor of statehood for Puerto Rico.
It fills me with joy to witness our young generation assuming a leading role in addressing Puerto Rico's political status and promoting efforts to champion the equal treatment of the 3.2 million American citizens in Puerto Rico. This group of young people has come to Washington to directly demand statehood in meetings with members of Congress and Senators. Their advocacy demonstrates not only their unwavering dedication to the cause but also their commitment to the democratic principles that uphold our nation. Their actions serve as an inspiring example for all, reminding us that the pursuit of equality and representation knows no age boundaries. As these young leaders continue to work tirelessly, their vision of Puerto Rico becoming a State of the Union draws ever closer to becoming a reality.
Please join me in honoring Alexander Lopez, Alexander Nieves, Alexandra Melendez Iturrino, Andres Davila Suarez, Andres F. Rosado Martinez, Angel Morales, Anibal Rodriguez, Anthony Jimenez Chaparro, Antonio Diaz-Agosto, Aurelio Agelviz, Bianca Cardona, Braulio Hernandez Jimenez, Carol Perez Gonzalez, Cesar Mendez, Christopher Caban Echevarria, Coralys Vega Rodriguez, Edwin Francisco Rivera, Jahn Tacoronte Gonzalez, Jaime Ramirez, Javier Porrata, Josue Rivera, Keishla ``Keka'' Rodriguez, Kevin Romero, Luis Alberto Arroyo, Luis Carrucini Ortiz, Luis Miguel Clemente Rosario, Manuel Lopez Alamo, Marcos Fabian Gonzalez, Maria Quinones, Marino Puello Rivera, Oscar Rosa Vizcarrondo, Paola Gonzalez Negron, Paola Roman Goytia, Quiriat Rodriguez Nieves, Randy Rodriguez, Ricardo Marrero, Roberto Lefranc Fortuno, Saned Trinidad Alejandro, Santos Soel Gonzalez Garcia, Sherlyn Osorio Nieves, Valeria Santiago, Victor Berrios Sierra, Yeareb Rodriguez Nieves, Yeiline Nieves Diaz, and Zairelys Medina Villanueva for boldly championing the long-awaited equality that Puerto Ricans have consistently demanded. I also want to recognize Shadow Delegate Roberto Lefranc Fortuno for being an integral part in spearheading this effort to have young Puerto Ricans actively engaged in this movement.
I am beyond proud of these leaders and applaud their efforts to advance Puerto Rican statehood.
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