[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E190-E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ABRAHAM ALEXANDER'S OSCAR NOMINATION FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG 
                         FOR THE FILM SING SING

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                         HON. CRAIG A. GOLDMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2025

  Mr. GOLDMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Abraham 
Alexander on his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for the 
film Sing Sing. Mr. Alexander grew up in Fort Worth and began his 
musical career at Niles City Sound, a Fort Worth-based studio. He 
performed at open mics around the city before releasing his debut 
album, Sea/Sons.
  In recent years, Mr. Alexander has achieved numerous musical 
milestones in Fort Worth. He debuted his album at Bass Hall in 2020, 
performed at Sundance Square in 2022 before a crowd of over 100,000 
people, and played alongside Leon Bridges during a sold-out show at 
Dickies Arena. He was recently honored at Sundance Square, where he 
received a City Proclamation from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
  The nominated song, ``Like a Bird,'' was written and performed by Mr. 
Alexander and Texas native Adrian Quesada. Mr. Alexander learned of his 
nomination at his home in Fort Worth and credits the city for fostering 
his artistic growth. Fort Worth has a rich legacy of artistic 
innovation, and Mr. Alexander is a proud continuation of this 
tradition.

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  On behalf of Texas' 12th Congressional District, I am honored to 
recognize Mr. Alexander's outstanding achievement and his rich 
contribution to the City of Fort Worth. I extend my best wishes to him 
and have no doubt that he will continue to create award-winning music 
in the future.