[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CARIDAD CORTES

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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 Caridad Cortes. Caridad was born and raised in the 
Bronx, New York. She relocated to Kissimmee, Florida with her children 
in 1994, while her husband continued to work in New York until he 
retired in 1997. She has worked in the healthcare industry for most of 
her career as a Case Manager.
  In 2006, when her children were grown, Caridad was ready to continue 
her education. She returned to Walden University where she graduated 
with her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a 
Minor in Human Resources in 2009. Caridad is a freelance writer for 
online media and is an avid photographer in her spare time. She is 
always exploring her creative side.
  Since she first moved to Kissimmee, Caridad has seen immense changes 
in her community. Caridad seeks to spark change by getting involved in 
local social causes. She is the Recording Secretary of the Democrats of 
Osceola and a member of the Osceola Chapter of the Democratic Hispanic 
Caucus.
  Caridad is married to John Cortes, Democratic Candidate Elect for the 
Florida House of Representatives, District 43. John and Caridad have 
been married for 33 years and have two children and one grandchild. 
Caridad is always there for her family, and there is no task too large 
or small for her to take on.
  I am happy to honor Caridad Cortes, during Hispanic Heritage Month, 
for her contributions to the Central Florida community.

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