# Plain Language Summary: Taras Shevchenko Memorial Bill

This bill is about giving proper credit to an artist. There's a statue of Taras Shevchenko, a famous Ukrainian poet and artist, located in Washington, D.C. The statue was carved by Vincent Illuzzi, Sr., a sculptor. Right now, the engravings on the memorial don't include his name, even though he did the actual work of creating the statue. This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to add Vincent Illuzzi, Sr.'s name to the engravings so that visitors can see who created it.

The practical effect is straightforward: it's about making sure an artist gets recognition for his work. When people visit the memorial in the future, they'll be able to see that Vincent Illuzzi, Sr. carved the statue. This is similar to how paintings have the artist's signature or how buildings list their architects. It's a way of honoring the craftsperson who created something that's now part of Washington, D.C.'s public art collection.

This bill doesn't affect most people's daily lives, but it matters to those interested in art history, Ukrainian-American heritage, and the proper attribution of creative work. It's a relatively minor change to a public monument, but it corrects what supporters of the bill see as an oversight—making sure the sculptor's contribution is properly documented for future generations.

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to include on the engravings on the Taras Shevchenko Memorial in the District of Columbia the name of Vincent Illuzzi, Sr., who carved the statue.

Sanders, Bernard

 <p>This bill directs the Department of the Interior to include in the engravings on the statute erected as part of the Taras Shevchenko Memorial in the District of Columbia the name of Vincent Illuzzi, Sr., who carved the statue.</p>