[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 12, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO LUCY ESPINEL AND REGINE FERNANDEZ-CACIEDO

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate two 
constituents of my congressional district, Lucy Espinel and Regine 
Fernandez-Caciedo, for their selfless work on behalf of the neediest 
folks in south Florida.
  Lucy and Regine oversee, without compensation, the ``Wish Book'' of 
the Miami Herald charities, featuring those who are not receiving 
desperately needed assistance.
  What is wonderful about the work of these two remarkable women is 
that they get personally involved with all to understand their unique 
individual needs. With respect and compassion, Lucy and Regine try to 
fulfill every wish, whether it be for food, toys for children, medical 
equipment, medication or furniture.
  Lucy and Regine take time out of their work and personal lives; and 
during these difficult times, when we have been affected in so many 
ways by tragedies, it is encouraging to know that there are kind 
individuals like Lucy and Regine to make someone more comfortable.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend our congratulations to them; and I 
thank another constituent of my district, Angel Pardo, for informing me 
of their work. Please join me in celebrating the contributions of these 
two humanitarians to our south Florida community, and indeed, to our 
great Nation.

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