[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 160 (Monday, October 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1901-E1902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DOCTOR LUIS SERENTILL

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Luis H. 
Serentill, an outstanding physician and person who supports our 
community and the ideals of freedom and democracy.
  Dr. Serentill is a professor of surgery at the Herbert Wertheim 
College of Medicine at Florida International University. Graduated from 
the Salamanca University School of Medicine in Spain in 1968, and has 
been practicing in Florida since 1974. During this time he has served 
as a diplomat to the American Board of Surgery, and was also appointed 
to the Florida Board of Medicine by Governor Bob Martinez from 1987 to 
1991. He has been Chairman of the Department of Surgery at various 
hospitals in Charlotte County, Florida and President of the Charlotte 
County Medical Society.
  One of Dr. Serentill's proudest moments was when he was able to join 
the operation

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``Sea Signal'' Joint Task Force 160 at Guantanamo Bay in 1994. For his 
voluntary service to this operation he received a citation from the 
Commander. It is instances such as these that demonstrate Dr. 
Serentill's unselfish character and dedication to service.
  On July 3, 2011, Dr. Serentill was awarded the Medal of the Order of 
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay for distinguished services to his profession and 
services to honor underserved nations. Dr. Serentill has always 
expressed his belief in the greatness of his adopted homeland, and the 
opportunities our nation provides. He continues to practice surgery and 
teach in Miami Dade County, and was recently appointed as the 
Scientific Director of the XXI International Medical Congress of the 
Cuban Medical Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Dr. Luis H. Serentill for 
his continued service to the Miami community and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing this outstanding individual.

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