June 20, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 104 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E803-E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MELISSA SANTA CRUZ APPRECIATION DAY

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2019

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Melissa Santa Cruz in honor of her day of appreciation as 
enacted by the City of South Tucson, Arizona. A pillar of the local 
airwaves, Ms. Santa Cruz has accomplished just as much in her community 
as she has on the radio. Her driving passion both in her work and 
activism has endeared her to all of her many listeners.
   With over 30 years as an on-air personality, Santa Cruz began her 
career in the town of Globe, Arizona, on the country music station KQSS 
98.3 FM. She eventually moved back to the Tucson area, being a featured 
personality across many broadcast stations, and bringing music of all 
genres to the listeners of Southern Arizona. In her current role, Santa 
Cruz now serves as Program Director for Tejano 1600AM, while continuing 
on as a country and adult contemporary radio DJ on 97.1 The Bull and My 
92.9, respectively.
   A daughter of former South Tucson Councilman Reynaldo Santa Cruz, 
Melissa has always known the value of community. As a young girl, Santa 
Cruz saw both her father as well as her mother Lydia volunteer as 
members of Santa Cruz Church Parish, and has continued their work into 
her professional life. Santa Cruz has made it a point to keep her

[[Page E804]]

community up to date on local benefits and functions, making a point to 
highlight families and non-profit organizations in need. She not only 
talks the talk, but walks the walk, and has emceed events for various 
Latinx organizations such as Chicanos Por La Causa, LULAC, and the 
League of Mexican American Women.
   Melissa Santa Cruz has truly indebted herself to the City of South 
Tucson and to Southern Arizona as a whole. She truly serves as an 
inspiration to our community, broadcasting the music of the Borderlands 
across Tejano 1600AM while also being proactive on issues of importance 
to all Southern Arizonans. I am proud to stand here on the floor today 
on Melissa Santa Cruz Appreciation Day, in recognition of Melissa Santa 
Cruz as one of our community's most valuable citizens.

                          ____________________