[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14351]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1930
            CONGRATULATING SABADO GIGANTE AND DON FRANCISCO

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to congratulate Mario 
Kreutzberger, better known as Don Francisco, for his successful career 
as the host of Sabado Gigante whose last airing will be this Saturday, 
September 19.
  From its humble beginnings in the country of Chile 53 years ago, 
Sabado Gigante has captivated and won the hearts of audiences 
throughout Latin America and especially in our south Florida community.
  Nearly 30 years since its first transmission into the United States, 
Sabado Gigante has attracted loyal and enthusiastic viewers who enjoy 
the combination of entertainment and coverage of current events. In 
2012, the Guinness Book of Records listed Sabado Gigante as the world's 
longest running TV variety show.
  Don Francisco has also been dedicated to promoting charitable giving 
through his Teleton and has served as a spokesperson for the Muscular 
Dystrophy Association. Wherever Don Francisco decides to go, he will 
not only find success, but also the heartfelt support of our community.
  Congratulations--felicidades, Don Francisco. Godspeed.

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