Washington, July 2 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez issued the following press release:
Last month, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez passed an amendment to elevate the ethic and craftsmanship of quilters in the nation's capital as part of a Congressional Quilt Show.
As political violence and polarization is on the rise, and the efficacy of congress is at an all time low, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez seeks to elevate the example of quilters across the country who embody a spirit of generosity and skill that is more necessary now than ever. Quilting is more than fabric and thread. It tells the story of American life, passed down through generations of creativity, thrift, and community. By establishing a Congressional Quilt Show, Rep. Gluesenkamp Pere...