[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 657 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 657

 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano 
music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and 
   Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the 
         cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 17, 2021

Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano 
music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and 
   Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the 
         cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.

Whereas Freddy Fender, a Texan from San Benito, is known for putting Tejano 
        music on the map, starting his music career in 1947 when he was 10 years 
        old and expanding his work with Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados;
Whereas Roberto Pulido, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is accredited 
        for being one of the most influential Tejano artists in history with an 
        album, Te Vi Partir, making it into the Billboard Top Latin Albums 
        chart;
Whereas Flaco Jimenez, a Grammy award winning Tejano music star, pioneered the 
        recognition of Tejano music around the globe, having worked with artists 
        such as Bob Dylan and Dr. John;
Whereas Selena Quintanilla, also known as the Queen of Tejano music, was the 
        first female to receive the Grammy for Best Mexican/American album and 
        is known as one of the best and most influential Latin stars in the 
        United States with over 65,000,000 in record sales;
Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla's 
        artistic work gave recognition to Tejano music nationally and globally; 
        and
Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla 
        paved the way for Tejano and Latin stars throughout the United States: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors and congratulates the musical achievements of 
        Tejano artists; and
            (2) celebrates Tejano musicians and artists who share with 
        the world the richness and strength of South Texas culture and 
        heritage.
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