HR01656: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MS. GABRIELLA SARMIENTO WILSON, KNOWN PROFESSIONALLY AS “H.E.R.”, A FILIPINA AMERICAN SINGER AND SONGWRITER FOR WINNING “SONG OF THE YEAR” AT THE 2021 GRAMMY AWARDS FOR HER SONG “I CAN’T BREATHE”
This resolution congratulates and commends Filipino-American singer-songwriter Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, professionally known as H.E.R., for winning "Song of the Year" at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021 for her song "I Can't Breathe." H.E.R.'s achievement is highlighted as a significant global recognition, given that the Grammy Awards are one of the four major annual American entertainment awards. The resolution notes her Filipino heritage through her mother and her early introduction to performing on live television at age 12, eventually adopting the persona "H.E.R." as a statement against the media's focus on personal lives over artistic quality.
H.E.R.'s success brings global attention to the artistic talents of Filipinos, both at home and abroad, and underscores the need for policies that support and incentivize Filipino artists in creating world-class content. Her win serves as an inspiration and a source of national pride, amplifying the call for more meaningful support for Filipino arts and culture, and showcasing the ability of Filipinos to compete and excel on an international stage.