Raúl Grijalva: “Today, I rise to celebrate Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School for making history once again with their 12th…”

“Today, I rise to celebrate Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School for making history once again with their 12th consecutive first-place win at the 44th Annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference student showcase, the longest running continually held mariachi festival in the world. For 12 straight years, these talented young musicians have carried the spirit of Pueblo Warriors and Tucson onto the stage with excellence, talent, and pride. Under the outstanding leadership of Director John Contreras, Mariachi Aztlan continues to set the standard for high school mariachi programs across our Nation. This moment is especially meaningful to me as a proud Pueblo alumna and mom of a recent grad of this amazing mariachi. Driving these students and their instruments all across Tucson as a mariachi mama, I witnessed firsthand the dedication and 'heart,' 'corazon' that make this group so extraordinary. To the students, families, fans, and Director Contreras of Mariachi Aztlan, your community could not be prouder of you. I am so proud of all of you and send my congratulations on this historic victory. Estoy muy orgullosa de todos ustedes, y muchas felicidades por esta victoria historica.”