The Beyhive went to Washington this week when Congressmember Robert Garcia paid tribute to Beyoncé on the House floor to commemorate her historic accomplishments as an artist and philanthropist.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well. She’s an icon, a legend, and she is now and forever the moment. I want to celebrate none other than who I believe is the queen of pop and R & B: Beyoncé Knowles Carter.
Via EW, when asked about the tribute, Garcia said:
People celebrate American excellence all the time in Congress. There’s American excellence by teachers, by the medical community, by elected officials, by folks that served our country honorably in the military. These are all American heroes. Beyoncé in her own way is also an American hero. And for millions of people in our country, she is an icon, she’s an inspiration, she’s someone that actually impacts people’s lives. And so I think it’s important to celebrate different kinds of people, especially as we’re celebrating the contributions of Black Americans and women in this country, she’s an incredible example of an American icon and I was happy to honor her.
Beyoncé’s 32nd Grammy gave her the most Grammy wins of all time, but Garcia noted that is only part of the reason we stan:
Beyoncé’s also a role model for millions across the country. She’s stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community — the LGBTQ+ community. For my generation and others, she simply is the greatest of all time. Her story is history.
This seems like a good opportunity to play “Cozy,” featuring a sample from our girl Ts Madison!
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