[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E334]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CARMEN SALINAS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2007

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Carmen Salinas on 
her work representing Mexico as Senora Internacional during the 
Washington Birthday Celebration, which is the largest celebration of 
its kind in the United States.
  Mrs. Carmen Salinas was born on September 4, 1933, in the City of 
Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. Her early steps in the arts were marked by 
her strong desire to give the public a great performance. In 1964, Mrs. 
Salinas worked in television under the direction of Mr. Ernesto Alonzo 
in the productions of `` La Vecindad,'' ``La Frontera,'' ``Sublime 
Redencion,'' and ``El Chofer.'' Her theatrical work includes 
productions of ``Cada Quien Su Vida,'' ``Vine, Vi y Mejor Me Fui,'' but 
according to critics, her best performance was in ``Aprendiendo a Ser 
Senora.''
  Mrs. Carmen Salinas' work on the big screen is to be admired. She has 
starred in big-screen productions including ``Distrito Federal,'' 
``Paso de Cojo,'' ``Que Viva Tepito,'' ``Danzon,'' ``Albures 
Mexicanos,'' and ``Nos Reimos de la Migra,'' among many others. Her 
performances in the small screen include super hits such as ``Abrazame 
Muy Fuerte,'' ``Preciosa,'' ``Mi Pequena Traviesa,'' and ``Maria 
Mercedes.'' She is also recognized as a successful entrepreneur, 
particularly for her theatrical presentation ``Aventurera,'' one of 
Mexico's most popular theatrical productions in recent history, which 
also has been featured in many cities in the United States with great 
crossover appeal.
  She was recently honored in New York by the A.C.E. Awards, and also 
received the ``Palmas de Oro'' award. The Hispanic community is proud 
to consider Mrs. Carmen Salinas as one of its most influential role 
models.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize the dedication of Carmen 
Salinas to the Hispanic-American community in the United States.

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