[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. ISABEL AFANADOR

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable woman, Ms. Isabel Afanador. Isabel Afanador was born in 
Bogota, Colombia. Quite accomplished, she has two Bachelor's degrees in 
Social Work, from the University Externado de Colombia and Florida 
International University. Additionally, she earned her Masters of 
Social Work from Florida International University.
  Upon graduation in Colombia, she was hired as the Director of Social 
Services of Laminas del Caribe S.A.
  In 1978, Isabel Afanador made South Florida her home. One year later 
she began to work for the Florida Department of Health and 
Rehabilitative Services as a caseworker in mental health. She was later 
promoted to the Program Manager position, which she held from 1988 to 
1994.
  From 1995 to 1998 she was the Department of Children and Families 
District Licensing Coordinator, whose responsibility it was to ensure 
quality licensure of all residential providers and day care facilities.
  In 1998, Isabel left the child welfare arena to work for the 
Department of Juvenile Justice, where for two years she managed an 
operational division responsible for intake, assessment, detention 
screening, and case management of the Miami-Dade district.
  In August 2000, she was promoted to Chief Probation Officer for the 
Miami-Dade Juvenile Justice Program, and held the position of South 
Regional Director from 2008-2011.
  Ms. Isabel Afanador has used her many talents and skills for the 
benefit of the community. This includes freely sharing her time serving 
with the Children's Trust Board, Neat Stuff board, Abriendo Puertas 
board, Youth Task Force board, Criminal Justice Council and a member of 
St. Brendan's Parrish.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask those present today to join me in honoring Ms. 
Isabel Afanador and commending her many achievements and service on 
behalf of the state of Florida.

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