Two weeks after Quintanilla’s death in 1995, future President and then-Gov. George W. Bush declared Quintanilla s birthday Selena Day in Texas. Ramos first introduced the bill in Feb. 2019, with the goal to make “Selena Day” an annual event celebrating her role in Texas culture.
“April 16 is Selena Quintanilla Perez Day in memory of the contributions to Tejano music of Selena Quintanilla Pérez, an award-winning singer and recording artist,” the proposed bill stated. “Selena Quintanilla Peréz Day may be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Ramos is a Democrat from Dallas County s District 102, which includes Addison, Richardson, Dallas and Garland. She could not be reached for comment.