[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 61 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE DOMINICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an organization of 
extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to bettering 
the lives of others, and continue to shine light on the pivotal roles 
health care professionals play in our communities.
  Since its inception in 2011, the Dominican Health Care Association of 
Florida has served as an outstanding organization in the Dominican, 
Floridian, and health care communities. Comprised of health care 
professionals with ties to the Dominican Republic, this organization 
not only accentuates unique health care issues faced by both providers 
and patients today, but particularly issues faced by such persons of 
color. Focusing efforts on everything from advancing goals of Dominican 
health care professionals to informing health care reform in Florida 
and beyond, this organization has continually worked towards the 
betterment of the experiences and lives of increasingly diverse and 
eclectic members of our communities.
  The Dominican Health Care Association of Florida serves as an 
exemplar organization for health care advocacy and community 
engagement, and has undoubtedly earned our community's respect, 
admiration, and gratitude.

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