[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. MARIA TRAVIERSO

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History month 
I rise today to honor Ms. Maria Travierso, a professional bilingual 
journalist serving the South Florida community.
  Ms. Travierso graduated from the University of Costa Rica with a 
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She furthered her 
education by learning English at Florida National College and Miami-
Dade Community College. Ms. Travierso began her journalism career as a 
reporter for La Republica newspaper in Costa Rica in 1980. However, her 
talents were truly recognized when she became Editor-in-Chief of El 
Diario, a community newspaper based in Miami. Her passion and 
commitment to journalism is clearly evident, and admirable.
  Ms. Travierso most recently served as Senior Editor and Copy Editor 
of the Sun-Sentinel, a position she held for many years. Her thorough 
reports on various topics ranging from immigration policy to Hispanic 
culture have informed countless English and Spanish speaking 
individuals in South Florida. During her tenure, she received various 
awards and recognitions including first place in Community Story 
Writing for the Spanish Language Division in the Florida Society of 
News Editors 2010 Competition.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ms. Maria Travierso for 
her continued service to the South Florida community and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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