[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CARLOS CARBONELL

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Lesbian, Gay, 
Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, to recognize Carlos 
Carbonell.
  Carlos has more than 15 years of media and technology experience, and 
a reputation for creativity, versatility and innovation across numerous 
industries. In 2008, Carlos founded Echo Interaction Group, one of the 
nation's leading mobile application development companies. Under his 
leadership, Orlando-based Echo has built a portfolio that includes more 
than 60 apps for Apple and Android devices.
  An active member of the community, Carlos is not only an advocate for 
the LGBT community, but also a leader in the technology, business and 
Latino community. He is often seen as bridging the gap between these 
four, sometimes distinct, groups. Carlos was on the Board of Governors 
of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and a founding member of the HRC 
Central Florida Steering Committee. He currently serves as the Orlando 
Tech Association's first President. In addition, Carlos serves as 
Editor-in-Chief for Vision Magazine and sits on the City of Orlando's 
Hispanic Advisory Committee.
  Carlos has received numerous awards and recognitions. This year, he 
received the Governor's Business Ambassador Award. In 2013, Carlos was 
named one of Orlando's Power Brokers by the Orlando Sentinel and in 
2012 he was selected as one of Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40. 
HRC awarded Carlos an Individual Achievement Award for his work on the 
repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
  Carlos graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's 
degree in advertising and an outside concentration in civil 
engineering.
  I am happy to honor Carlos Carbonell, during LGBT Pride Month, for 
his contributions to the LGBT, business, and Latino communities in 
Central Florida.

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