[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DENNIS O. FREYTES

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage 
Month, to recognize Dennis Freytes. Dennis has worked and excelled in 
the business, government, and non-profit sectors, and as a Lieutenant 
Colonel in the U.S. Army.
  During his time in the Army, he was the Commander of Infantry, 
Special Forces, Engineer, Medical, and other units deployed worldwide 
on security and humanitarian missions. He served on General Staff and 
dealt diplomatically with over 32 countries.
  Upon retiring from the Army, Dennis worked at a number of 
institutions and companies including BlueChip Energy/Advanced Solar 
Photonics, the Small Business Administration, the University of 
Michigan Institute for Social Research, the University of Puerto Rico, 
and Mathematic Policy Research.
  Dennis has volunteered his time to help seniors, youth, veterans, 
small businesses, and state, local and national government. He is the 
current Vice President for the Southeast Region of the National 
Association for Uniformed Services. In his role as Vice President, 
Dennis helps to promote a strong national defense and to protect 
veterans' benefits. Dennis also serves as Veterans Advisor to Orange 
County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and as Chair of the Florida Civil Rights 
Association's Government Committee.
  Dennis previously served as Trustee for Valencia Community College 
and sat on the Orange County Schools Search Committee. He also 
volunteered with the Citizens Commission for Children, Alliance for 
Children and Families, Seniors First, the United Way Board, YMCA Youth 
Achievers, and a number of other civic and social justice groups.
  Dennis is the Founding Chairman of the Hispanic Achievers Grant 
Council. He has received numerous medals and awards for his outstanding 
military, professional, and volunteer service.
  I am happy to recognize Dennis Freytes, during Hispanic Heritage 
Month, for his service to the United States and contributions to the 
Central Florida Community.

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