[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. RICARDO TRIBIN

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, this week Colombia 
celebrates 200 years as a sovereign nation. As we congratulate our 
democratic ally and friend on its Bicentennial, it is fitting that we 
also honor some of Colombia's finest, and among them is Ricardo Tribin.
  As former President of the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce and 
current Board Member, Ricardo continues to be a leader for small 
businesses in South Florida. He has created opportunities for Colombian 
Americans to become successful business men and women, immerse 
themselves in the world of trade and commerce, and expand their 
businesses. As a consultant and businessman himself, Ricardo has been 
able to use his knowledge and experience to help others, and does so 
with humility and professionalism. He has successfully authored and 
published a number of self-help books in the United States and 
Colombia, encouraging others to move past life's most difficult 
challenges and find strength to achieve success in both personal and 
professional settings.
  Ricardo is also fully engaged in ensuring that the needs of his 
community are met and actively participates in the democratic process. 
He understands the need for a Free Trade Agreement between the United 
States and Colombia and the positive impact it would have on the South 
Florida economy by creating jobs. As such, he has been a leading voice 
in urging passage of the deal. Ricardo is also a firm believer in the 
principles of liberty and freedom and works to ensure that his native 
Colombia continues to be Latin America's leading democracy.
  I ask that you join me in honoring and thanking my good friend 
Ricardo Tribin for his hard work, service and dedication to free 
enterprise, empowering others, and seeing his community flourish.

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