[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1214]
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                  A TRIBUTE TO OSWALD ``OZZIE'' TORRES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Oswald 
``Ozzie'' Torres who is being honored at the International Association 
of Lions Club District 20-K1 Governor's Testimonial Dinner. Mr. Torres, 
a native of Brooklyn, NY, is a successful Certified Public Accountant 
who credits his achievements to his caring parents Osvaldo and Lydia 
Torres.
  Mr. Torres decided to follow in his father's footsteps and establish 
a career in accounting. Together they are the driving force of the firm 
Torres and Associates.
  Mr. Torres has been a member in good standing of the Brooklyn Caribe 
Lions' Club since 1995 and has received numerous recognition awards 
from Lions Club International. Among those honors include; the 
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship and the Robert J. Uplinger award 
from District 20-K1.
  Mr. Torres has been a presenter at many orientation sessions and 
workshops speaking in both English and Spanish. He has served District 
20-K1 as Chairman of International Understanding and Cooperation, 
Leadership, Membership; Business Manager of the Kings and Queens 
Publication; Zone and Region Chairman; Cabinet Secretary and Treasurer; 
Vice-District Governor; and currently District Governor.
  Mr. Torres has served the communities of both Brooklyn and Queens and 
has previously been named ``Business Person of the Year.'' He is a 
member and Executive Board Officer of the Boricua Festival of New York 
and is an Executive Member of the Woodhull Hospital Auxiliary Board.
  Mr. Torres is married to Melissa Torres and has two sons Michael and 
Brandon.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize this pillar of our community 
for all of his contributions.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Oswald ``Ozzie'' Torres.

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