IV 

118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 707 

Commemorating the lifetime legacy of Alejandro ‘‘El Potrillo’’ Fernandez 

for his continued contributions to Mexican music and Latin culture 

internationally. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 

Ms. BARRAGA ́N (for herself, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARCI ́A of Illinois, and Mr. 

VARGAS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Education and the Workforce 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the lifetime legacy of Alejandro ‘‘El 

Potrillo’’ Fernandez for his continued contributions to 

Mexican music and Latin culture internationally. 

Whereas, on April 24, 1971, Alejandro ‘‘El Potrillo’’ 

Fernandez was born to musical icons Vicente Fernandez 

and Maria Del Refugio Abarca in Mexico City, Mexico; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez was a naturally gifted musician and at a young age starting cultivating his talent as 

early as 3 years old performing in front of thousands; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez began performing alongside 

his father and increased his popularity with his powerful 

voice and versatile singing style; 


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•HRES 707 IH 

Whereas when Alejandro Fernandez released his first self titled album in 1992 he sparked one of Latin music’s most 

prolific careers of all time; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez transcended countries, performing across Mexico and the United States; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez would go on to create 16 studio albums, and 7 live albums over the course of his over 

20 year career, and counting; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez’s songs would often top the 

charts internationally and within the United States, with 

songs frequently topping the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks 

for consecutive weeks at a time; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez became the first Latin singer 

ever to hold first place in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks 

with 3 hits: ‘‘Si tu supieras’’, ‘‘En El Jardı ́n’’, and ‘‘No 

Se ́ Olividar’’; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez rose to international stardom 

thanks to both his natural born talent and his ability to 

transcend musical genres, and his discography includes 

traditional Mexican folk (ranchera, mariachi, and charro) 

and pop/Latin pop; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez has been honored with numerous Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music 

Awards, and Premio Lo Nuestro Awards throughout his 

lustrous career; 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez’s impact on the world goes 

well beyond his music, and as a humanitarian, Alejandro 

Fernandez has donated time, resources and his art to lift 

the Latino community, asylum seekers, immigrant families, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, and more over the course of his career; and 


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•HRES 707 IH 

Whereas Alejandro Fernandez has been able to transcend cultural boundaries and appeal to various audience, his 

songs have touched the hearts of millions worldwide: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That is it the sense of the House of Rep2 resentatives that— 

3 (1) the contributions of Alejandro ‘‘El Potrillo’’ 

4 Fernandez to Latin music continue to enrich the 

5 music industry and inspire countless individuals 

6 across the globe; and 

7 (2) the lasting and continued legacy of 

8 Alejandro Fernandez as a legendary Latin Musician 

9 should be recognized and celebrated. 

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