[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E39]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE MIAMI MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2010

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to Honor 
the Miami Medical Team Foundation, MMTF, a South Florida non-profit 
organization dedicated to improving medical conditions in third world 
countries. The Miami Medical Team Foundation has provided humanitarian 
assistance to countries that are hit by disasters.
  Since 1980, the MMTF has helped families recoup from floods and 
hurricanes. In order to combat all disasters, The Miami Medical Team 
Foundation is compromised of doctors that specialize in different 
medical fields. These doctors go to great lengths to provide service 
for those in need. The Miami Medical Team Foundation provides relief to 
individuals and families by supplying food, clothing, medications, and 
other necessities. In addition to sending these supplies, The Miami 
Medical Team Foundation donates medical equipment to hospitals in 
affected countries. This wonderful organization provides relief 
missions ranging from basic health to refugee assistance. In addition 
to their excellent service, the MMTF covers all of the expenses of 
these relief missions. This self-funded foundation is truly committed 
to the greater good and I strongly commend their efforts.
  I extend my gratitude to all of the employees and volunteers in The 
Miami Medical Team Foundation especially their chairman and president, 
Dr. Manuel Alzugaray, for all of his hard work and dedication. Dr. 
Manuel Alzugaray has been committed to helping others since the 
beginning of his long career. Through his studies, he has become a 
certified expert in matters dealing with terrorism and homeland 
security. He is a board certified expert in traumatic stress, making 
him a keen asset when dealing with sensitive global catastrophes. He 
has become an expert in treating those who have suffered mentally from 
the havoc of natural disasters. Dr. Alzugaray never ceases to make a 
tangible difference in the lives of many around the world.
  The Miami Medical Team Foundation is devoted to serving anyone in 
need around the world and I strongly commend all of its efforts. I wish 
each and every member and volunteer the utmost success and again offer 
my utmost appreciation for all they do.

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