[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1930
                   HONORING SELENA QUINTANILLA-PEREZ

  (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, it is a privilege to rise in the 
people's House to honor Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an icon and 
trailblazer from south Texas whose music has transcended borders, 
cultures, and generations.
  Her unique blend of cumbia, Tejano, and pop has captivated audiences 
around the world and introduced my community's culture to millions of 
Americans over the last 30 years.
  Selena's seamless mix of Spanish and English lyrics, combining 
Mexican folklore and R&B, perfectly captured the richness of a 
beautiful culture that is shared by millions of us who are both fully 
American and proud of our Mexican heritage.
  Selena's music is essential to the soundtrack of our lives. That is 
why I am submitting, for nomination, her album, ``Amor Prohibido,'' to 
the Library of Congress for historical preservation in honor of her 
birthday, which was yesterday.
  May Selena's legacy be forever engraved in our hearts and our 
Nation's history.

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