Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-657
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2021-09-17
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship

Congressional tributes

Historical and cultural resources

Music

Texas
Latest action: action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-09-17
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution honors and congratulates the musical achievements of Tejano artists and celebrates Tejano musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of South Texas culture and heritage.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.

Whereas Freddy Fender, a Texan from San Benito, is known for putting Tejano music on the map, starting his music career in 1947 when he was 10 years old and expanding his work with Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados; Whereas Roberto Pulido, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is accredited for being one of the most influential Tejano artists in history with an album, Te Vi Partir, making it into the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart; Whereas Flaco Jimenez, a Grammy award winning Tejano music star, pioneered the recognition of Tejano music around the globe, having worked with artists such as Bob Dylan and Dr. John; Whereas Selena Quintanilla, also known as the Queen of Tejano music, was the first female to receive the Grammy for Best Mexican/American album and is known as one of the best and most influential Latin stars in the United States with over 65,000,000 in record sales; Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla’s artistic work gave recognition to Tejano music nationally and globally; and Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla paved the way for Tejano and Latin stars throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and congratulates the musical achievements of Tejano artists; and (2) celebrates Tejano musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of South Texas culture and heritage.