[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 133 (Monday, October 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING MIRIAM LOPEZ

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 23, 2000

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to warmly congratulate Miriam Lopez for her new position as President 
of the Florida Bankers Association.
  After obtaining a Masters in Business Administration from the 
University of Miami, Miriam began her career as a commercial loan 
officer with Southeast First National Bank of Miami. In 1985, she 
became President and CEO of TransAtlantic Bank becoming responsible for 
all the daily operations of the bank. Previously, she held senior 
positions with Republic National Bank and Intercontinental Bank.
  Being active in civic and charitable organizations, Miriam is a 
member of the finance council of the Archdioceses of Miami, Board 
Member of the Downtown Development Authority, and St. Thomas University 
Board of Directors. She was appointed to the Florida Comptroller's 
Banking Sunset Task Force and the State of Florida International 
Affairs Commission. Among her illustrious honors, the Coalition of 
Hispanic American Women nominated Miriam for the Vivian Salazar Quevedo 
``Women of the Year'' Award.
  Since 1992, Miriam became part of the American Bankers Association. 
She served on the Community Bankers Council and on its executive 
committee. She also chaired the American Bankers Association Community 
Council and its Banking Advisor Program.
  With a personal and professional interest in furthering education for 
public school children in our area, Miriam frequently addresses 
educational forums and community groups on the value of education, 
savings, and honesty.
  We are privileged to have her as the first Cuban-American woman 
President of the Florida Bankers Association and to have the benefit of 
her banking expertise. It is my great pleasure to join Miriam's family, 
especially her husband, Peter, friends, and colleagues in celebrating 
this special occasion. We all wish her continued success in her future 
endeavors.




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