[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E49]
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       RECOGNITION OF THE DOMINICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE

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                        HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2003

  Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Dominican American National Roundtable as it celebrates 
five years of serving the interests of the Dominican community living 
throughout the United States.
  During its first five years, the Dominican American National 
Roundtable has assisted the Dominican community living in the United 
States with immigration issues and voter registration drives. It has 
also established a Dominican internship program, opened its permanent 
office in Washington, DC, and held five national conferences. In the 
future, the Dominican American National Roundtable plans to host varied 
events throughout the country such as Dominican American Business 
Legislative meetings, and, of course, their annual conference. The 
Roundtable is also putting together the Dominican Leadership Institute.
  I also take this opportunity to recognize the President of the 
Dominican American National Roundtable, Margarita Cepeda-Leonardo, 1st 
Vice President, Sid Wilson, 2nd Vice President, State Senator Juan 
Pichardo, and all the former Presidents, Vice Presidents and current 
and past members of the Dominican American National Roundtable Board.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Dominican American National Roundtable for 
its tremendous achievements with the certainty that it will continue to 
make valuable contributions to the Dominican community. I join the 
Dominican community in the United States in applauding its continued 
successes.

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