[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JULIO ROCHA

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage 
Month, to recognize Julio Rocha. A motivated leader, Julio Rocha's 
passion for entrepreneurship, business management, and volunteerism is 
evidenced by 14 years of experience as a financial advisor and 
community leader.
  A business owner with a successful track record in Central Florida, 
Julio has utilized his business management, business development, and 
investment know-how through leadership positions at several community 
and national organizations. Julio has been recognized as an ``Orlando 
Power Broker'' by the Orlando Sentinel and one of the ``25 Most 
Influential Hispanics'' in Central Florida by Vision Magazine.
  Julio's work to further education started in 2006 and has earned him 
national recognition. In 2012 Julio received the ``Brillante Award for 
Volunteer Excellence'' from the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. 
Among his many endeavors in this area, he was instrumental in 
establishing scholarships and fellowships with local colleges and 
universities.
  Julio was born in New York City and raised in the South Bronx. He is 
a graduate of ``San Jose'' La Salle, Lake Brantley High School, and 
earned an AA from Seminole State College. He has a BA with a 
concentration in Behavioral Science, and an Advanced Management and 
Financial Planning Certificate from the University of Central Florida. 
Julio also has an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship from 
Rollins College, Crummer Graduate School of Business.
  I am honored to recognize Julio Rocha, during Hispanic Heritage 
Month, for his leadership and contributions to the Central Florida 
Community.

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