[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 25 (Thursday, March 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E260-E261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MR. RONALD L. BOOK

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2006

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, February 25, 2006, 
Ronald L. Book was awarded the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of 
Liberty Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who have 
exhibited humanitarian concerns and whose efforts bring together people 
of all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds.
  Mr. Book serves as a member of the University Outreach Development 
Council at Florida International University and is Board Member 
Emeritus of the Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Joe DiMaggio 
Children's Hospital & Foundation. He is chairman of the Dade County 
Homeless Trust and its executive committee and serves as outside 
advisor

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to the Broward Community Partnership on the Homeless.
  He is also an active participant in South Florida's business 
community. Mr. Book is a trustee and Council of 100 members of the 
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and was the Director and Special 
Counsel for former Florida Governor, Bob Graham's Cabinet.
  Mr. Book earned a Juris Doctorate at Tulane University and a 
Bachelor's degree in Political Science at Florida International 
University. He currently practices in Aventura and Tallahassee. Of all 
his accomplishments, Ron and his wife, Pat, are most proud of their 
children, Lauren (20), Samantha (18) and Chase (13).
  For his exemplary and inspirational work, reflecting the goals and 
aspirations of the ADL, I congratulate Ronald L. Book on this 
distinguished honor.

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