[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 61 (Monday, April 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          A TRIBUTE TO SELENA

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                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, April 3, 1995
  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, ever so often, someone comes along who 
rises above the crowd, yet is so well grounded that we all feel 
special. Selena was like that. Despite international recognition and 
having been awarded the highest honors in the music industry, she 
always remained ``de nosotros.''
  She brought a great deal of pride to the Mexican-American community 
of Texas. Adults respected her for her promotion of family values. 
Young people took pride in her achievements. We all enjoyed her music 
and admired her great beauty and talent.
  It is ironic that we lost Selena during the spring when the most 
beautiful and colorful of Texas flowers open up and bloom. We were 
looking forward to seeing her blossom. Yet, she will always remain near 
in our hearts.
  We have her music and we have our precious memories. She loved her, 
husband, her family, and us--her fans--and we loved her, too. She will 
be missed.


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