[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1441-E1442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WILLIAM J. DIAZ HERNANDEZ

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage 
Month, to recognize William J. Diaz. A native of Cumana, Venezuela, 
William was raised in Caracas. From a young age, William naturally 
cultivated

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friendships and supported humanitarian causes. As a young leader, he 
was active in student council throughout his schooling. William was the 
recipient of a scholarship which allowed him to attend the University 
of Texas at Austin, where he received his Master's Degree in Mass 
Communications in 1976.
  William previously served as an Educational Attache to the Venezuelan 
Embassy in Paris, France and the General Coordinator of the G.M.A. 
Foundation. William was also the founder and president of several 
community organizations in Venezuela.
  In 1989, William moved to Orlando, Florida, where he lives with his 
wife and four children. Since then, he has been very active within the 
Latino community, advising and counseling nonprofit organizations. An 
active community leader and incisive journalist, William has a passion 
to help his fellow citizens through life's struggles.
  William has been an on-air personality for decades and a columnist 
with several publications. He is always available to individuals or 
community organizations in need of media support, especially those who 
seek support for social justice issues.
  William's activism to promote Latin-American political development 
has won him recognition within the Latino community. He currently has a 
daily radio show, ``Cara a Cara con William Diaz,'' which reaches 
eighteen counties. He is also the founder of Casa de Venezuela and the 
Made in Venezuela Business Club.
  I am honored to recognize William Diaz, during Hispanic Heritage 
Month, for his contributions to the Central Florida community.

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