[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1634]
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                        HONORING XAVIER CORTADA

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2004

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
recognize the generous volunteer efforts and incredible artistic 
abilities of Mr. Xavier Cortada.
  A Miami-based artist, attorney, and activist, Mr. Cortada has worked 
in collaboration with diverse groups across the United States, Latin 
America, Europe, and Africa to create pro-social community murals. I 
have been proud to observe his innovative works commissioned by such 
esteemed institutions as the White House, State Department, World Bank, 
Florida Capitol, and the International AIDS Conferences in Geneva and 
Durban.
  Xavier's commitment to volunteer work around the world is not only 
commendable, but inspirational as well. He has been the rightful 
recipient of several prestigious awards, including the ``Millenium 
International Volunteer Award'' from the U.S. Department of State/USA 
Today and the ``Florida International Volunteer Corps 1999 Outstanding 
Achievement Award''.
  It is my pleasure to recognize the contributions that Xavier 
continues to make to both our local communities and people worldwide.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the amazing 
dedication of Mr. Xavier Cortada.

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