[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H7279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   COMMEMORATING LIFE OF JENNI RIVERA

  (Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, today I rise to 
honor and commemorate the life of Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera. 
Jenni used her powerful voice, soulful singing style, and honest lyrics 
to create a message that spoke to the resiliency of women.
  That powerful voice was silenced forever when she and six others were 
killed in a plane crash on November 9. Born and raised in Long Beach, 
California, to immigrant parents from Mexico, Jenni Rivera started her 
career selling her CDs at flea markets. When she died at the age of 43, 
Jenni was a top-selling artist, an actress, television producer, and 
entrepreneur.
  Tragically, she was on the cusp of multicultural stardom when she 
died. She had just finished filming her first film and was in talks 
with ABC to star in her own sitcom.
  Her talent and authenticity shined brightly in a music genre 
dominated by men. Jenni's lyrics offered a new and refreshing woman's 
perspective.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the memory of Jenni Rivera 
and the message of empowerment she gave to millions of women that she 
spoke for.

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