[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
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                      IN HONOR OF EDUARDO L. DURAN

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 1998

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
exceptional gentleman, Mr. Eduardo L. Duran, for his many years of 
honorable service to the community.
  Mr. Eduardo L. Duran arrived in America 38 years ago in search of his 
long lost love and now wife Xiomara. Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. Duran 
experienced economic and social struggles as they raised their four 
children. Their struggles were due to the inability of speaking English 
and leaving a successful business behind in their native land. Mr. 
Duran, after several business ventures, was fortunate and successful 
enough to have his wife dedicate herself to raising their children, 
Alexander, Diane, Eduardo II, and Claudia Tatiana. After establishing 
his businesses, Mr. Duran became involved in his community. He is a 
member of the Hispanic Mercantile Federation, active partner of the 
Cuban American Foundation, member of the Lions Club, and founding 
member of the Latin American Kiwanis Club of West New York.
  Mr. Duran along with Jose Alvardo, Jorge Quintana, and Joseph 
Menendez helped found and charter the Latin American Kiwanis Club of 
West New York in February 15, 1995. Today, as one of the five Board of 
Trustee members, he holds the title of the second-vice-president. The 
other trustees are his son Alexander, President; Robert Arreaga, first-
vice-president; Maria E. Smith, Secretary, and Maria Elena Pacheco, 
Treasurer. In my regards, Mr. Duran should be honored and recognized 
for his unique contributions to the community.
  It is an honor to have an outstanding gentleman such as Mr. Eduardo 
L. Duran residing in my home state serving the residents of my 
district. I ask that my colleagues rise with me and applaud this 
remarkable example of community service at its best.

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