US House Of Representative Salutes 'Ugly Betty'

UGLY BETTY star AMERICA FERRERA has been praised in the US House of Representatives for her Golden Globe Award win and work raising the profile of Latinos.

Congresswoman HILDA L SOLIS from California took to the floor of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday (17JAN07) to publicly salute the star.

Solis said, "Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate American Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in ABC show Ugly Betty.

"Through her work, Ms Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television."

"I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas."

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