[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S9279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Alejandro 
Fernandez as one of Mexico's leading musical performers and a strong 
supporter of philanthropic causes throughout the world.
  A Latin Grammy award winner, Mr. Fernandez is among Mexico's most 
famous balladeers. He has entertained sold-out audiences throughout the 
world and is performing in Las Vegas today in celebration of Hispanic 
Heritage Month.
  Alejandro's musical talent is hardly surprising. His father, Vicente 
Fernandez, is a legend in Mexico as the undisputed king of the style of 
music called ``ranchera.''
  Alejandro Fernandez has contributed tremendously to global music and 
culture and has also used his fame to support many charitable 
endeavors. He has worked with the Ronald McDonald House Foundation 
Charity to support the Hispanic American Commitment to Education 
Resources scholarship program, the Nation's largest scholarship program 
for Hispanic students. Mr. Fernandez also has been a strong supporter 
of World Children's Day, a global fundraising effort that benefits the 
Ronald McDonald House Foundation Charity and other children's 
organizations in over 100 countries.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in thanking Alejandro Fernandez for 
sharing his tremendous musical talents with the citizens of Las Vegas 
today and for his efforts to support charitable programs throughout the 
world.

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