[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 108 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1356]
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               RECOGNIZING CARMEN CANO, EXEMPLARY TEACHER

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2011

  Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Carmen 
Cano, for her contribution to the South Florida community and on her 
90th birthday.
  Mrs. Cano, a native of Cuba, always had a passion for education and 
mentoring those whom she taught.
  In 1952, she graduated with a Doctorate in Education from The 
University of Havana, and just a few years later became the principal 
of one of Cuba's most prominent schools, St. George's School.
  Unfortunately, like so many, in 1960 she was forced to flee Castro's 
repressive regime in search of freedom and opportunity.
  That opportunity was waiting for her here in South Florida.
  After arriving in Miami, Mrs. Cano began to volunteer at Gesu School, 
where she helped to educate not only her students' hearts but also 
their minds.
  Mrs. Cano's dedication to her students and professionalism led to her 
being offered a permanent position teaching 8th grade math.
  In 1982, when the Gesu School closed its doors, Mrs. Cano's 
reputation throughout the South Florida community lead her to being 
offered a position at another of Miami's staple institutions, St. John 
the Apostle.
  For 12 years she would continue to teach at St. John, where her great 
sense of humor, extraordinary teaching style, and her faith would earn 
the respect of her administrators, peers, and most importantly her 
students.
  Mrs. Cano's friendly spirit and maternal nature gave her students, 
many of whom arrived in Miami alone, a sense of security and belonging.
  I am honored to have Mrs. Cano as a constituent of the 18th District 
of Florida and thank her for all she has done for the South Florida 
community.
  Happy Birthday, Carmen!

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