"She's an icon. She's a legend. She is now and forever the moment."
California Rep. Robert Garcia marked the start of Women's History Month Wed. with a House floor tribute to Beyoncé.
Garcia: "I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month."
Garcia: "A few weeks ago, this brown-skinned girl out of H Town won her 32nd Grammy..."
Garcia: "I’ll never forget the time I saw Destiny’s Child perform for the very first time."
Garcia: "I became an instant fan then and have been a huge fan ever since."
Garcia: "Beyoncé is also a role model for millions across the country."
Garcia's tribute Wed. marked the first time that Beyoncé was honored on the House floor.
Garcia tweeted Wed.: "Proud to give the first Congressional tribute ever to @Beyonce on the floor of the U.S. House ✌🏽🐝"
Garcia represents California's 42nd District in the House. He is a co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. (WaPo)