[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 121 (Friday, July 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORMA VALLES

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 14, 2023

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate and honor the 
life of Ms. Norma Valles, a vocalist, businesswoman, advocate, and 
loving wife and mother from North Texas
  Norma Valles was born in 1969 in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from 
Grand Prairie High School in 1987, to then go on to pursue career and 
family. She married her husband Alfonso in 1989 and had 3 amazing 
children. Her family was the center of her life--she was an amazing 
mother that did whatever she could to be there for her children and 
husband at every moment of their lives.
  Aside from being an amazing mother and wife, Valles was also an 
accomplished vocalist. Known as the ``The Queen of Mariachi Music,'' 
she captured the attention of countless North Texas Fans, from singing 
National Anthem at a Mavericks or Texas Rangers game to singing at 
local weddings. Her amazing voice led her to showcase her skills in 
various productions. She was cast in leading roles in ``The King and 
I,'' as well as in independent productions like ``Fiestas de Mi 
Tierra'' and Spanish movies such as ``Yo Soy El Hijo del Michoacano.'' 
Her vocal skills also landed her numerous opportunities to record 
voice-overs and jingles for TV and Radio. She additionally hosted 
Channel 44's ``Happy Sunday's Variety Show'' and ``Salud Para Usted y 
Su Familia.''
  Valles gave back to the community in numerous other ways. Norma's 
vocals left such a deep impact that David Albert wanted to become her 
mentor. From that day on, they were a team that just kept on giving. 
David brought her into the studio, and they went on to record nine 
albums plus Si Se Puede CDS to help the Spanish community to learn 
English. He asked her to manage Casita Tex-Mex Bar & Grill, which she 
later became the owner of and is still standing today. Casita Tex-Mex 
Bar & Grill had a love for veterans--from welcoming the troops at DFW 
to now honoring veterans every First Tuesday of the month at Casita 
Tex-Mex. Valles also had worked at the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce 
and spent her life involved in various organizations, ranging from the 
Irving Hispanic Chamber, H100, North Dallas of Commerce, HWNT, Dallas 
St. Patrick's Day parade, Dia De Los Muertos and so many more. She also 
remodeled and fixed up homes across North Texas, later starting her own 
business and becoming General Contractor for her business NV 
Contractors
  Valles will be forever missed by loved ones. She blessed the lives of 
many and will continue to bless us with her music and businesses.

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