[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 99 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING OSCAR AMEZCUA

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2017

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mariachi Legend 
Oscar Amezcua who, from his humble beginnings in Jalisco, Mexico, 
immigrated to San Diego in 1945 and quickly became an icon in Hispanic 
culture. Oscar's skills earned him a spot on the renowned Mariachi 
Vargas de Tecalitlan, which was just the start of his distinguished 
career. Oscar would go on to establish his own group, Mariachi 
Guadalajara, all while raising his three sons Carlos, Oscar, Alex, and 
his daughter Lucia with his wonderful wife Gloria.
   Oscar Amezcua has dedicated his life to creating and providing us 
with music that has made significant contributions to San Diego's music 
and culture and is credited by many with bringing Mariachi music to San 
Diego. Recently, at the age of 87, Oscar celebrated this past Cinco de 
Mayo celebration by performing at a special concert in San Diego's 
famous Balboa Park and was recognized by San Diego Mayor Kevin 
Falconer, who declared May 5, 2017, as ``Oscar Amezcua Day--The Father 
of San Diego Mariachi Music.''
   I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing Oscar's 
contributions to San Diego's music and Hispanic culture and I look 
forward to his continued involvement for years to come.

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