[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 153 (Thursday, November 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2394]
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                         HONORING DR. ANA CRUZ

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to congratulate my constituent, Dr. Ana Margarita Cruz on having been 
named Florida Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and 
Support of Education. I would like to thank her for all the hard work 
it took to receive this prestigious honor. Dr. Cruz's commitment to 
education, specifically higher education is very commendable.
  Dr. Cruz's area of expertise lies in area of business management, 
accounting and taxes. She has a diverse background and has been 
employed in both the private and public sector. Dr. Cruz's extensive 
experience and qualifications in the field of business have been 
recognized, as she is currently the Interim Chair for the School of 
Business at Miami-Dade College for the Wolfson Campus.
  As a former educator I understand the importance of an education and 
the impact a teacher can have on a student's life. I am pleased Dr. 
Cruz chose such a noble profession, shaping the vision and spirit of 
the leaders of tomorrow. Once again I would like to offer my warmest 
congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment. I would encourage 
Dr. Cruz to continue the efforts that have brought her so far and 
allowed her to touch the lives of so many.

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