[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E661]
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                      HONORING MS. LOURDES UBIETA

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Lourdes 
Ubieta, a Venezuelan-born journalist and freedom fighter.
  Ms. Ubieta speaks three languages and has profound experience in 
journalism, with a specific interest in human rights. In her current 
position, she serves as a co-host on a daily talk radio program 
broadcasted on Actualidad 1020AM. The two-hour long program focuses on 
domestic and international issues, which informs and educates thousands 
of Spanish speakers in our community.
  Ms. Ubieta's leadership was instrumental in the organization of 
Venezuela's 2012 Presidential primary elections in Doral, Florida. With 
her assistance, twenty voting stations were set up at a strip plaza in 
order to accommodate the expected turnout. In all, more than 8,000 
Venezuelan's exercised the right to vote in their homeland's primary. 
Ms. Ubieta's commitment to democracy and the Venezuelan community in 
South Florida is clearly evident and extraordinary.
  The numerous awards Ms. Ubieta has received are further proof of her 
hard work and dedication. In the past three years, she has been 
recognized by the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce, Broward 
Community Center, and has received the Venezuelan Business Club Award, 
among many others.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize a dear friend, Ms. Lourdes 
Ubieta for her outstanding professional career and leadership in our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
accomplished individual and wish her continued success.

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