Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
This resolution, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, congratulates Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, commonly known as Ricardo Arjona, on his musical achievements.
The resolution also commends Arjona for his commitment to addressing inequality and improving opportunities for Guatemalans.
Finally, the resolution celebrates the achievements of all Guatemalan-American musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of Guatemalan culture and heritage.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 674 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 674

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 
  achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic 
                            Heritage Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 31, 2019

Mrs. Torres of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 
  achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic 
                            Heritage Month.

Whereas Guatemalan musician Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales was born in Antigua, 
        Guatemala, on January 19, 1964;
Whereas Arjona initially worked as a schoolteacher in rural Guatemala;
Whereas Arjona has recorded sixteen full-length records since the release of his 
        debut album, Dejame Decir Que Te Amo;
Whereas Arjona has received extensive critical praise for his songwriting, which 
        addresses challenges facing Guatemala such as racism, poverty, 
        inequality, and violence, root causes of migration;
Whereas, in 1993, Guatemalan President Ramiro de Leon Carpio honored Arjona with 
        the Rafael Ovalle Order;
Whereas, in 2005, Arjona founded Fundacion Adentro to help bring musical 
        education to impoverished children in Guatemala, which has constructed 
        two schools for children in Guatemala;
Whereas, in 2017, Arjona received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin 
        American Music Awards; and
Whereas following the Fuego volcano eruption in 2018, Arjona supported families 
        who were relocated, providing them with new permanent housing: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, congratulates 
        Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales on his musical achievements;
            (2) commends Arjona for his commitment to address 
        inequality and improve opportunities for Guatemalans; and
            (3) celebrates the achievements of all Guatemalan and 
        Guatemalan-American musicians and artists who share with the 
        world the richness and strength of Guatemalan culture and 
        heritage.
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