[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO MIGUEL ANGEL AMADEO

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 1995
  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, today I join the community organization 52 
People for Progress, Inc., to do honor to Mr. Miguel Amadeo for his 
noteworthy musical and public accomplishments. Mr. Amadeo is a dear 
personal friend and an invaluable member of our South Bronx community.
  Better known as Mike, he started his musical career at the age of 16. 
Since then, he has composed over 200 songs. A humble man, his talent 
has been shared with various prominent Latino artists such as Johnny 
Albino, Cuarterto Los Hispanos, Hector Lavoe, Andy Montanez, Willie 
Colon, and Celia Cruz, among others.
  Besides being a gifted and prolific composer, Mr. Amadeo is also a 
dedicated member of our South Bronx community. He has been a longtime 
supporter of the organization 52 People for Progress which aspires to 
improve the conditions of the community through music, culture, and 
art. He worked for 40 years serving customers at his record store, Casa 
Amadeo, in the South Bronx. Indeed, in the late 1970's when businesses 
were fleeing, Mike stayed, endured and continued to write his songs and 
serve his loyal clientele.
  The music of Miguel Amadeo has enlightened and brought hope to 
thousands of listeners. His gentle nature has changed the lives of many 
individuals who have been touched by him. It is not frequent that we 
find both, musical talent and commitment to the community, in one 
individual.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize citizens like Mr. Amadeo, who 
with their talent, fortitude, diligence, and relentless dedication give 
back to their community and set an example for others to follow. Today, 
Mike will receive a well deserved public recognition in the same 
community theater he helped to build. I ask my colleagues to join me 
and the South Bronx community in conveying best wishes and deep 
gratitude to Mr. Miguel Amadeo.


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