[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MRS. STELLA TOKAR

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2012

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Stella 
Tokar, an outstanding individual who has continuously supported the 
Miami community.
  As a busy military spouse and dedicated mother of two, Mrs. Tokar has 
always found time to represent and lead her community. Although her 
family was constantly relocated around the nation to follow her husband 
who served in the military, this constant relocating did not stop her 
from giving back to her community. While living in Texas she was PTA 
President at four different schools in the area and served on a state 
appointed committee to institute media rating systems. While living in 
Annapolis, MD she was offered a position as Special Assistant to the 
House Majority Leader of the State of Maryland, and shortly after was 
promoted to work in the Senate.
  Upon her arrival in South Florida she returned to work in education, 
but quickly distinguished herself as a community leader and was asked 
to become the President/CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of 
Commerce. During her tenure, she was able to transform a struggling 
establishment into what is now considered a fiscally sound and model 
Chamber of Commerce in the State of Florida. She has received numerous 
awards for her work including the 2011 Florida Association of Chamber 
Professionals ``Professional of the Year'' and has been recognized as 
one of ``100 Most Influential Women in Broward County''.
  Always striving for excellence and new endeavors Mrs. Tokar started 
her own company, BOLD Consulting, LLC, which stands for Build, 
Organize, Lead, and Discover. Mrs. Tokar is an accomplished 
businesswoman and community representative, but she considers her 
greatest treasures in life to be her husband, children, and grandchild.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Mrs. Stella Tokar for her 
continued service to the Miami community and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing this exemplary individual.

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