[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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                        HONORING MS. TINA MATTE

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History month 
I rise today to honor Ms. Tina McCain Matte, an outstanding individual 
and someone who has continuously supported the Southwest Florida 
community.
  Ms. Matte is currently serving as President of Gravina, Smith, Matte 
& Arnold, an influential marketing and public relations firm located in 
Fort Myers. The firm specializes in developing long-term, results-
oriented public relations programs for regional residential and 
commercial developments, resorts, governmental agencies, professional 
firms and nonprofit organizations. She has excelled in her position as 
President and in 2008 was named a Top 50 Power Player by Gulfshore 
Business, in recognition of her influence and leadership in Southwest 
Florida. The Florida Public Relations Association has also awarded her 
numerous times for her excellent service.
  Amongst her duties as president she has also finds the time to be 
active in her community. From 2002-2008 she was appointed by then 
Governor Jeb Bush to serve on the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating 
Commission, where she served as chair from 2006-2007. Currently, Ms. 
Matte serves on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, as well 
as Floridians for Better Transportation, a statewide business and 
transportation association committed to making transportation safer and 
more efficient in Florida. Throughout her career, Ms. Matte has served 
the community admirably and has been a stalwart leader in the state.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ms. Tina McCain Matte for 
her continued service to the Miami community and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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