[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 65 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 65

    Encouraging the people of the United States to reflect upon and 
 celebrate Tejano music and other forms of Latin music, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 1999

   Mr. Rodriguez (for himself and Mr. Ortiz) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                           and the Workforce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Encouraging the people of the United States to reflect upon and 
 celebrate Tejano music and other forms of Latin music, and for other 
                               purposes.

Whereas the music of the Latin community, like the music of other ethnic 
        communities in the United States, represents the rich ethnic fabric of 
        the Nation and is an integral part of the modern culture of the United 
        States;
Whereas Tejano music is a form of Latin music that, like the Hispanic population 
        of the United States, is a blend of old and new;
Whereas Tejano music is derived from conjunto, which was heavily influenced not 
        only by the Latin polka, ranchera, and cumbia, but also by German music 
        played on accordions and strings and by a variety of other European and 
        African musical traditions;
Whereas the Tejano sound further evolved in the 1960s and 1970s when Latin 
        musicians infused conjunto with orchestral sounds, pop, and rhythm and 
        blues;
Whereas the late Selena, the Tejano sensation from Corpus Christi, Texas, 
        splashed Tejano onto the North American music scene with a unique blend 
        of conjunto and rock 'n' roll;
Whereas Texans and members of the Mexican-American community throughout the 
        United States draw strength and pride from Tejano music;
Whereas Tejano music is inspiring to young people and, particularly for Mexican-
        Americans, serves as a starting point for exploring their cultural 
        heritage;
Whereas Tejano music is one of the fastest-growing forms of Latin music, and 
        Texas is the Tejano capital of the world;
Whereas the Tejano Music Awards is an annual event that creates greater 
        awareness and appreciation for Tejano music;
Whereas the 19th Annual Tejano Music Awards will be celebrated in San Antonio, 
        Texas, and a record number of participants are expected to attend; and
Whereas Tejano musicians and musicians who perform other varieties of Latin 
        music have needed to struggle to receive the same rights, protection, 
        and compensation as other music performers: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress encourages the people of the United States--
            (1) to reflect upon and celebrate Tejano music and other 
        forms of Latin music;
            (2) to recognize that Tejano musicians and musicians who 
        perform other varieties of Latin music deserve the same rights, 
        protection, and compensation as other music performers; and
            (3) to provide resources and support for the preservation 
        of Latin music.
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