[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E489]
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           HONORING SOUTH FLORIDA WOMEN IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of women 
who have served as a wonderful example to the nation of true commitment 
and service to their community. ``In the Company of Women'' was begun 
in 1989 when a need was identified to recognize outstanding local women 
for their service to the South Florida community.
  This year, 13 women leaders will be recognized for their 
contributions to the Miami-Dade County community at the 10th annual 
``In the Company of Women'' celebration. The honorees will be Marleine 
Bastien, Laura Bethel, Mona Bethel Jackson, Kathy Gomez, Daniella 
Levine Cava, Diana Montes de Oca Lopez, Mary Lynch, Maria Marquez, 
Robin Riether-Garagalli and Meredith Pleasant Sparks. The women honored 
as pioneers are Sheba Major Martin, Ruth Wolkowsky Greenfield, and Mary 
Stanley-Low Machado.
  The Cuban patriot Jose Marti once said: ``Action is the dignity of 
greatness.'' These women have personified the true meaning of community 
action in giving of themselves and utilizing their God-given talents to 
help others. The women honored at this month's ceremony, which 
culminates Women's History month, have been key players in advancing 
the quality of life in South Florida. They have managed to balance 
family and career while caring for those in our community who are in 
most need.

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