[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ANDREA LINETTE RODRIGUEZ

  (Ms. De La CRUZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. De La CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Andrea 
Linette Rodriguez, a third grade student from Sanchez Elementary School 
in McAllen, Texas.
  Andrea recently won the first place prize in the NABE's Being 
Bilingual Essay Competition.
  In her award-winning essay, Andrea wrote, ``Because I speak Spanish, 
I was able to say good-bye when my abuelito became a star.''
  Andrea, I am sure your abuelito is very proud of you, as we all are. 
Like many children in south Texas, Andrea exemplifies a beautiful 
tradition that is deeply rooted in our Nation's history of patriotic 
Americans.
  In south Texas, we celebrate both our Hispanic culture and our being 
patriotic Americans. I encourage all youth to embrace both the English 
language and a second language. Knowledge is power.
  Felicidades, Andrea, on your achievement and showcasing the very best 
of south Texas.

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