[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1967]
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                          HONORING CONSULEGIS

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate an important 
semi-annual conference that will be taking place in my district over 
the span of four days in October. Becker & Poliakoff, a highly 
respected and diverse commercial law firm based in Hollywood, Florida, 
has been chosen to host the Fall meeting of Consulegis, an 
international network of law firms.
  Consulegis, an international association of independent law firms, 
was first founded in Germany to provide cross-country services when 
numerous restrictions once were in place that hindered commerce between 
many countries in Europe. Members of this organization include law 
practices that achieve the hallmark of being independent, commercially 
minded, and possessing the highest professional standards. Since its 
initial inception, the organization has grown rapidly, once 
encompassing more of Europe and then later expanding to include members 
from other continents of the world.
  The founding principles that guide this exemplary international group 
are based on the premise that within our globalized commercial 
framework, cooperation and cohesion amongst a strong network of firms 
will bring forth the ideal results for their respective clients. Simply 
by working together, Consulegis and its independent firms can rely on a 
number of resources and a solidified level of trust to achieve their 
goals.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly a special occasion to rise today and honor 
this event. Not only am I proud of the respected law firm in my 
district, Becker & Poliakoff, which has proven worthy as a member of 
Consulegis to host this crucial conference, but I am encouraged by this 
organization's efforts to bridge gaps in the international community. 
Indeed, forming a reliable network of professionals all seeking to help 
their clients and spur growth in our international commercial framework 
only has proven to be positive in every sense. From partnerships such 
as Consulegis and the cooperation they foster, these firms have been 
trailblazers in understanding and harnessing the beneficial context of 
the international economy.

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