Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces the Participation of Olympic Gold Medalist Marileidy Paulino in the 7th Annual Dominicans on the Hill
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) proudly announces that Marileidy Paulino, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in Track & Field, will participate as a distinguished guest and keynote panelist in the 7th Annual Dominicans on the Hill, taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC.
A trailblazer in athletics and an inspiration to millions, Paulino has elevated Dominican pride on the global stage through her historic achievements in track and field. Her participation in this year’s event will highlight the excellence, determination, and impact of Dominicans worldwide, particularly in the realm of sports and youth empowerment.
A Celebration of Dominican Civic Engagement:
Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill is a signature event created by Rep. Espaillat to recognize and celebrate the political, economic, and cultural contributions of Dominican Americans in the United States. The event gathers hundreds of elected officials, professionals, students, and community leaders to engage in high-level discussions on key issues affecting the Dominican diaspora.
Additional Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Location: United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Conference) | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Reception)
This year’s event will feature dynamic conversations on business, politics, technology, and culture, bringing together prominent figures from government, media, business, and sports.
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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.
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