[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the musical group 
Los Tigres del Norte for its contribution to the greater Las Vegas 
community and especially for its commitment to the Silver State's 
vibrant Hispanic community. As we commemorate the importance of the 
Hispanic community in Nevada and around the country during Hispanic 
Heritage month, I find it fitting to recognize the members of Los 
Tigres del Norte for their talent and dedication.
  Just last year, this premier musical group was chosen by a committee 
comprising Las Vegas community and business leaders to join individuals 
such as my good friend, Wayne Newton, Vicente Fernandez, and other 
notable celebrities who have made a positive impact on Clark County. 
Like the Walk of Stars honorees before them, Los Tigres del Norte have 
added to the worldwide prominence of Las Vegas. These talented artists 
have also been an encouraging and supportive voice for the Silver 
State's hardworking Hispanic community.
  Their Grammy and Latin Grammy winning music not only entertains, but 
it sends a clear message that we all have a commitment to making a 
lasting impact on our community, regardless of the color of our skin or 
our country of origin. It also tells stories of those individuals who 
often are not able to share their concerns and challenges. Los Tigres 
del Norte truly are a voice of the unheard. They confront the issues of 
our day and use their music as a medium to provide inspiration and 
hope.
  Today I join my colleagues in the Silver State in recognizing Los 
Tigres del Norte for all they have brought to Nevada and their 
dedication to serving as a positive voice for our vibrant Hispanic 
community. Their addition to the Las Vegas Walk of Stars was a much 
deserved recognition of their almost 40-year-long musical career and 
their success in bringing to light the challenges facing America's 
Hispanic communities. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I offer 
my congratulations to Los Tigres del Norte--an accomplished group of 
musicians of whom all Nevadans can be proud.

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