[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ALEJANDRO AGUIRRE

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize an 
outstanding individual from my South Florida community, Alejandro 
Aguirre. Alejandro is the editor of Diario Las Americas, South 
Florida's first Spanish language daily newspaper.
  Diario Las Americas was founded on July 4, 1953 by Alejandro's 
father, Dr. Horacio Aguirre. Diario helps inform scores of my 
constituents on current events and matters that impact our local, State 
and Federal Governments. Alejandro's dedication and professionalism are 
evidenced by the quality of each publication of Diario.
  Since 2009, Alejandro has also been president of the Inter-American 
Press Association. This organization champions freedom of the press and 
freedom of expression throughout the Western Hemisphere.
  The IAPA has spoken out and shined the light of truth on the dark 
corners of repression throughout our hemisphere. The group has spoken 
out against the imprisonment of independent journalists in Cuba. The 
members have also spoken out against the growing decay of freedom in 
Venezuela.
  I want to thank Alejandro for his courage, for his service, and, most 
of all, for his friendship. The Aguirre family is a shining example for 
us all.

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