[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 38 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING ROCK GROUP LOS LOBOS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR YOUTH

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the internationally 
acclaimed rock group, ``Los Lobos'', for their commitment to the youth 
of our community. On April 11, 1997, Los Lobos will donate their time 
and talent to raise funds for the Broadoaks Children's School of 
Whittier College in Whittier, CA.
  Los Lobos has received numerous distinctions for their innovative 
style of music, including two Grammy Awards, seven additional Grammy 
Award nominations, and was designated as having released the ``Album of 
the Year'' in 1992 by the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, the 
Chicago Sun Times, and the Nashville Banner. Since 1978, Los Lobos has 
released over 48 film, television and commercial works. Their broad 
appeal has allowed them to perform for royalty in England, and for 
audience at Carnegie Hall.
  What makes Los Lobos bandmembers truly exceptional, however, is their 
commitment to the education of our community's youth. In the last 4 
years, Los Lobos has performed for three sold-out benefit concerts, 
each in the name of education. Proceeds from April's concert will 
enable Broadoaks to expand its services to children, families, teacher 
preparation, and professional development programs throughout the 
greater Los Angeles area.
  To acknowledge the band's commitment and dedication to this endeavor, 
Broadoaks has named a building in the group's honor. The ``Los Lobos 
Learning Center'' includes two classrooms for fourth through sixth 
grade students, many of whom require special educational services. All 
students in the Los Lobos Learning Center are required to participate 
in volunteer service projects to instill the value of giving something 
back to our community. Los Lobos' generosity enables these young 
children to attend a school where volunteerism is part of the 
curriculum.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring Los Lobos bandmembers, Cesar Rosas, Louie Perez, David 
Hidalgo, Conrad Lozano, and Steven Berlin, for their generous spirit 
and contributions to our community. These truly exceptional musicians 
have become lifelong friends of our community through their commitment 
to promoting the welfare and education of our children.

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