[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 148 (Monday, November 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H7418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, tonight I am so honored to recognize 
an outstanding public servant, Jacinto Acebal, or ``Ace'' as he is 
known by his friends. He will soon be retiring from the United States 
Postal Service after 45 years of service.
  Ace has helped accomplish the United States Postal Service mission to 
provide efficient mail service to every address within our country. Ace 
has assisted not only individuals but also the needs of our small 
businesses in south Florida. In an area as busy and as diverse as south 
Florida, Ace never misses a beat.
  As a testament to his dedication and tireless efforts, Ace was 
recently recognized by his colleagues at the Hispanic Organization of 
Postal Employees. It is indeed a tribute for an individual whose career 
has had such humble beginnings.
  Proud of having been born in Cuba and never losing his yearning for a 
free and democratic Cuba, Ace also proudly served our country in the 
military serving in Vietnam. In fact, he is the most highly decorated 
Cuban American to have fought in Vietnam.
  Ace joined the postal service after his service in 1968 as a letter 
carrier; and I'm proud to say that he employed the same focus, the same 
determination, the same patriotism that marked his distinguished 
military career. As a result, he impressed his superiors and rose 
through the ranks. Ace has held numerous managerial positions including 
supervisor, human resource specialist, and Hispanic program specialist.
  In this last position he has also been an invaluable liaison to the 
Hispanic community. Ace is regularly interviewed by news outlets, and 
he helps promote postal service products and services to our diverse 
Hispanic community nationwide.
  Ace has appeared on national news programs that have aired in 
Hispanic markets across the country. The United States Postal Service's 
Executive Committee has also presented Ace with a special recognition 
award for his media relations efforts.
  Above all else, Ace has been an exemplary and active member in our 
south Florida community. The City of Miami Commission appointed him to 
the Miami Community Relations Board.
  He's also a member of the Spanish American League Against 
Discrimination and has served on the greater Miami Hispanic Council and 
the United Way of Dade County subcommittee.
  Ace has been awarded the Diversity Vice President Partnership Award, 
the Dot Sharpe Lifetime Achievement, and has been named Federal 
employee of the year. Simply put, Jacinto Acebal has been a tireless 
leader in our community and a shining example of professionalism and 
service. His talents will be sorely missed at the United States Postal 
Service. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy; and I join his many 
friends, family and peers in celebrating his well-earned retirement. 
You have served our community well, Ace and I am lucky to count you as 
a friend. Congratulations, my friend.

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