[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                    AMERICA FERRERA GOLDEN GLOBE WIN

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate America Ferrera 
for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work 
in ABC's television show ``Ugly Betty.'' America Ferrera is a native of 
Los Angeles, the daughter of Honduran immigrant parents and a student 
at the University of Southern California, earning a degree in 
international relations.
  As Betty Suarez, her character in ``Ugly Betty,'' Ferrera plays a 
smart, young Latina professional breaking into the publishing world. 
The people we see in here on television and in movies have a great 
influence on our communities and the attitudes of Americans.
  While 40 percent of American youth ages 19 and under are children of 
color, few of the faces that they see on television actually reflect 
those races and cultures. Through her work, Ms. Ferrera is breaking 
down barriers for Latinos and Latinas in prime-time television.
  I commend America Ferrera and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for 
helping to break down the stereotypes and provide a role model for 
young Latinas. I hope we can work together to teach everyone to 
appreciate diversity in our country.
  Congratulations, America Ferrera.

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