Suhas Subramanyam Celebrates Virginia's 'Vibrant' Puerto Rican Community

During remarks on the House floor last week, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) spoke about the Puerto Rican Alliance of Northern Virginia.

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00:00For what purpose does the gentleman from Virginia seek recognition?

00:06Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:09Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Puerto Rican Alliance of Northern Virginia for hosting and

00:14organizing their third annual festival. Virginia is home to a vibrant Puerto Rican community,

00:19and the festival celebrates the community's culture and contributions. It brings in vendors,

00:23volunteers, music, and a vibrant community. And the festival made history in 2023 as the first

00:28ever Puerto Rican festival in the DMV region. And each year, the festival draws over 10,000

00:33attendees and continues to showcase the community's culture. The festival made history again in 2024

00:38with over 18,000 guests in attendance. And I want to thank the Puerto Rican Alliance of Northern

00:43Virginia and wish you a great event this year. I yield back. The gentleman yields. For what purpose