[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 19 (Monday, February 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: February 28, 1994]
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                 JOSE ENRIQUE PUENTE, POET AND SCHOLAR

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 1994

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the 
achievements of Dr. Jose Enrique Puente, Cuban poet and professor.
  Dr. Puente is a brillant scholar who has seen his work published and 
praised by many in the literary community. He has had a distinguished 
career as a writer and professor at Virginia Military College and 
Louisiana State University of Southwestern Louisiana.
  ``Veinte Sonetos Clasicos,'' Dr. Puente's latest work, is best 
described in his own words as a homage to the sonnet, that poetic 
composition which lives through centuries in all languages and 
dialects. Dr. Puente's works demonstrate that although there are many 
different languages and cultures in this world, we can all be united 
through poetry.
  Dr. Puente is a political refugee who fled to the United States from 
Cuba in search of freedom and democracy. Although he has never returned 
to his homeland, he keeps its memory alive through his poetry.
  Dr. Puente received his masters degree and Ph.D. at Louisiana State 
University. While in Cuba, he studied administrative law and obtained a 
doctorate degree in social sciences and law.
  Dr. Jose Enrique Puente has had many literary accomplishments and has 
provided inspiration to our community through his writings.

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