[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: July 26, 1994]
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                 HONORING LITERARY ARTIST EUNICE CASTRO

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 1994

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor a woman from the 
Cuban-American literary community of south Florida, Ms. Eunice Castro. 
It was 14 years ago when Ms. Castro left her job, her house, and her 
country and traveled across dangerous waters in search of freedom.
  Ms. Castro has made a home for herself in our community of south 
Florida, where she writes free of fear and oppression. Since her 
arrival, Ms. Castro has written a collection of biographies that 
include many great Hispanic community leaders such as Carlos Gardel, 
Libertad Lamarque, and her most recent Jose Marti.
  On numerous occasions, Ms. Castro has been recognized for her 
dedication and cultural contributions to the Hispanic community. She 
has been honored by the Governments of Canada and Argentina and by the 
Governor of the State of Florida.
  In 1989, Ms. Castro wrote the book, ``Aventuras de Yun Yun y el 
Chicle Prodigioso,'' which through the use of symbolism tells the story 
of Cubans in exile. Although this book is written for children, Ms. 
Castro masterfully erases the limits between reality and fantasy and 
manages to captivate an audience of all ages.
  In honor of her contributions to the artistic and cultural world, I 
pay tribute to Ms. Eunice Castro.

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