[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3591]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  LATIN EXPRESS BAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a legend since 1976 on 
the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene. The Latin Express Band is 
celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  The Latin Express Band, founded by Carlos and Leo Saenz, comes a long 
way from their humble roots of playing high school dances. Over the 
past 40 years, they have played in music venues throughout the Dallas-
Forth Worth metroplex and the country. In 2001, they were one of the 
music groups invited to perform at the Presidential Inaugural Ball. 
They were recently inducted into the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame in 
2008.
  Along with their musical accolades, the Latin Express Band has 
inspired future generations of local musicians through their support of 
music education for children, youth, and adults.
  On March 31st, the Saenz brothers will perform at Forth Worth's 
historic Casa Manana Theatre in honor of Cesar Chavez' birthday. Carlos 
and Leo have come a long way from their days playing at Sadie Hawkins 
dances back in the day, and I am honored to recognize their 
achievements.
  Congratulations to the Latin Express Band.

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