[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO JUAN GUILLEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Juan Guillen in 
recognition of his significant and diverse contributions to his 
community in the fields of media, business, and arts.
  Representing and reaching out to the Dominican community, Juan is 
currently publisher and Chief Executive Officer of the Dominican Times 
Magazine, La Revista Offical de Dominicanos. From his office in the 
East New York section of Brooklyn, New York, he heads the regional, bi-
lingual publication, Dominican Times, which targets Dominican-
Americans. This publication is distributed in seven states in the 
northeast and its voice is very influential in the Dominican-American 
community.
  In the world of enterprise, Juan has owned and operated various 
businesses from 1982 through 2002 throughout Brooklyn and Queens. He 
has developed diverse companies, ranging from three successful dry 
cleaning businesses to a fitness club and a retail store for clothing 
and sneakers.
  Juan has also made a contribution to the arts in his community 
through his independent feature film, ``A Madness in Brooklyn.'' This 
comedy, filmed entirely on location in Brooklyn, was written, directed 
and produced by Juan.
  Mr. Speaker, Juan Guillen has made several important contributions to 
his community. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
truly remarkable person.

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