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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextCOMMEMORATING JAIME ENRIQUE MICHEL VELASCO AND HIS RECORD-BREAKING
MAZAPAN
HON. J. LUIS CORREA
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, August 10, 2026
Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Mr. Jaime Enrique Michel Velasco, and the Dulces de la Rosa company for their achievement of creating the world's largest mazapan. This sweet treat, which is made from ground peanuts and icing sugar, is widely enjoyed throughout Mexico and Latin America and traces its origins back to 16th Century Spain.
Guadalajara, Mexico, the Dulces de la Rosa team traveled to California aiming to make history once more. On October 25, 2024, 25 chefs arrived in the City of Santa Ana and proceeded to surpass the previous record. In just six hours, Dulces de la Rosa produced a mazapan that weighed over 23,000 pounds, and measured 11.8 feet in diameter and 5.2 feet tall. This event not only served as a momentous achievement for Dulces de la Rosa and their President, Mr. Velasco, but also as a tribute to the vibrant Mexican culture within the United States.
Dulces de la Rosa partnered with “Los 32 por Mexico y mas,” a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of Mexican art, culture, and traditions. This record-setting event acted as a celebration of the culture that unites many of the people in my district and Southern California. It brought together influential Mexican-American leaders, local dignitaries, Mexican officials, and most importantly the local community. Over the duration of the event, thousands of people gathered at Plaza de Las Banderas in Santa Ana to witness this achievement. I am proud that my district had the honor of hosting this event. Congratulations once again to Mr. Velasco and the Dulces de la Rosa company for achieving this historic milestone.