# Congratulations extended to National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture on 25th anniversary and to Billy and Veronica Ocasio for leadership

- Record number: **R2025-0017456**
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: May 19, 2025
- Introduction Date: May 21, 2025
- Final Action Date: May 21, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0190E42E-DC34-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/07291108-758a-4b83-b799-8a0a8b65038d.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution honors the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and recognizes Billy and Veronica Ocasio for their leadership; it does not change any laws or rules.

**Who it affects**

- **National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture**: The museum is officially honored by the Mayor and City Council for its 25th anniversary.
- **Billy and Veronica Ocasio**: They are recognized for their leadership and will receive a copy of the resolution.
- **Puerto Rican communities in Chicago**: The resolution recognizes the museum's and the Ocasios' work for Puerto Rican culture, but it creates no new programs or services.
- **Humboldt Park residents**: The resolution honors a cultural institution in their neighborhood, but it does not change anything in daily life.

**What changes**

- No changes to daily life; this is a ceremonial resolution.
- A copy of the resolution will be given to Billy and Veronica Ocasio.

**Where**: Humboldt Park; Division Street; Paseo Boricua; 26th Ward; Humboldt Park stables and repository

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture: MUSEUM PROJECT (1 filing, Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024; Timothy King; matched by client named)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | $350 | Timothy King (lobbyist for National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture) |

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0190E42E-DC34-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73 · Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt