[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 65 (Friday, May 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO MARCO ANTONIO MUNIZ, ``THE MOST BELOVED VOICE OF AMERICA''

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 1996

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Marco Antonio 
Muniz, one of the most loved and cherished singers among Hispanics in 
all of the Americas. This weekend Marco Antonio Muniz will be given two 
special performances at Hostos Community College in my congressional 
district of the South Bronx.
  Marco Antonio Muniz was born in 1933 in Guadalajara, Mexico. His 
passion for music started at a very early age, and even as a child he 
would take every opportunity to sing at events in Guadalajara.
  As a young man, Marco Antonio joined the musical group ``Veracuz'' 
and later on became a member of ``Los Tres Ases,'' a trio which brought 
him international fame. ``Los Tres Ases'' held performances in all of 
Latin America and recorded eight LPs, copies of which are still 
available in music stores. Among the many hits the group achieved 
include: ``Mi ultimo fracaso'' (``My last failure''), ``100 Mujeres'' 
(``100 Women''), ``Que Seas Feliz'' (``I Wish You Happiness''), and 
``El Reloj'' (``The Clock'').
  While still at the summit of success, Marco Antonio decided to leave 
the trio and seek a new challenge as a soloist. He struggled in the 
beginning, but soon won the admiration of many in Mexico and the rest 
of the Americas.
  Although his repertoire ranges from traditional Mariachi music to 
romantic ballads, Marco Antonio Muniz is internationally acclaimed as 
one of the greatest singers of romantic music. He is commonly called 
``The Most Beloved Voice of America,'' ``The Romantic Singer of 
America,'' ``The Luxury of Mexico,'' and ``The Uncontainable.''
  His music has won the hearts of many Puerto Ricans. Marco Antonio has 
performed in Puerto Rico for the past 34 Christmas holiday seasons 
without a break. His simplicity of character and undeniable passion in 
his singing have gained him recognition as one of the most talented 
singers of the Americas.
  I have a collection of 50 LPs by Marco Antonio Muniz. His exceptional 
career has featured numerous hits and record sales. And among his 
recordings is a collection of albums dedicated to Puerto Rican 
composers Rafael Hernandez, Sylvia Rexach, and Pedro Flores. I am proud 
to say that my first son, Jose Marco, was named after him.
  The Hispanic community of the South Bronx is honored to receive this 
giant of Latin American music.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Marco Antonio Muniz, the most beloved singer of the Americas, for 
giving to the Hispanic community the gift of beautiful music.

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