[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 15, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H2155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING DENISE QUINONES AND TITO TRINIDAD

  (Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate two 
Puerto Ricans that in the past weekend made all of us very proud. I am 
talking about Denise Quinones, who won the Miss Universe contest held 
in Puerto Rico last Friday, and Felix ``Tito'' Trinidad who on Saturday 
added the middleweight championship to his already amazing resume.
  Denise and Tito, as we call him down there, make us proud because 
they represent some of the best qualities of the Puerto Rican people. 
Denise is much more than a beautiful face. She is extremely bright, 
well educated, fully bilingual and ready to meet the challenges of the 
future. Denise is a true role model for our youth.
  We also celebrate the triumph of our champion Felix ``Tito'' Trinidad 
who is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Tito embodies the 
talent and discipline of Puerto Rican youth. His unbreakable will in 
the ring reflects the strength of the Puerto Rican people.
  Today, Puerto Rico celebrates two real stars. Denise and Tito remind 
us that we can accomplish anything through dedication and perseverance. 
Felicidades a ambos. (Congratulations to both of you.)

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