[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
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 HONORING JULIO AVAEL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE KEY WEST 
                               COMMUNITY

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to recognize Mr. Julio Avael, Key West City Manager for his significant 
contribution to the citizens of the city of Key West. As a tribute to 
his dedication, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and the Board 
of County Commissioners have designated Saturday, February 21, 2004, as 
Julio Avael Day.
  During his 8-year tenure as Key West City Manager, Julio has 
demonstrated a profound commitment to our community. He has been 
especially instrumental in enhancing the government through 
implementation of historic preservation projects, neighborhood and park 
revitalization, and other citywide infrastructure improvements.
  Julio's hard work has enabled him to become not only a dynamic city 
manager, but also an energetic member of the community.

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