Jessica Sanchez an inspiration to Samale?os -- mayor

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

SAMAL, Bataan -- ?She has become the inspiration for us to move on ? the spirit that has strengthened unity among the people of Samal as we move on and in getting where we ought to be. She is the pride of not only this town but the whole country as well.?

So shared Samal Mayor Generosa M. Dela Fuente of 16-year-old American Idol wonder Jessica Sanchez, as the Filipina-Mexican-American will get on the stage today in the finals with Phillip Phillips in a historic moment in the competition?s history.

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Sanchez has roots in this rising town, where her mother Editha grew up in the ancestral house in Barangay San Juan. The village is home to her kin from the Bugay clan.

?Kakaiba talaga siya. She is something else in that siya ang tulay ng tunay na pagkakaisa. Her rise to the top is timely and phenomenal and has become a symbol of hope for all, especially Samale?os,? Dela Fuente told Sun.Star Pampanga.

As part of the whole-day jubilation in this town -- win or lose ? Dela Fuente said the Municipal Government and the church will celebrate an early morning Holy Mass, have raffles and prizes for Samale?os, street dancing, shows with local and national talents and a grand motorcade.

?As part of our tribute to Jessica, hopefully when she finds time for a homecoming here, the Municipal Council will pass a resolution of support and recognition. Also, I have requested the Bataan Mayor?s League to generate more support for her. Already, streamers and banners about her are all over Samal and Bataan. This early, we are congratulating Jessica already for making it to the finals of American Idol. We are truly proud of her,? concluded Dela Fuente.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on May 23, 2012.

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