Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
Summary
House Resolution 77 is a non-binding proposal that formally recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of the Dominican community to the Upper Manhattan neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood. The resolution expresses congressional support for renaming this collective area "Quisqueya Heights" and encourages major mapping services, government agencies, and transportation authorities to adopt the new name on official maps and GPS applications. Additionally, the measure highlights the importance of preserving the neighborhood’s heritage by opposing local gentrification.
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