[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING UM-NSU CARD ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to recognize the 
25th anniversary of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern 
University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, known as UM-NSU 
CARD.
  On April 28, friends, families, healthcare advocates, and community 
leaders from throughout our area in south Florida will gather together 
to celebrate this notable milestone at the Tropical Nights Gala on 
beautiful Biscayne Bay.
  Since 1993, the outstanding staff and professionals at CARD have 
excelled at providing specialized services to individuals living with 
autism and related disabilities. By working with a network of outreach 
centers, UM-NSU CARD is able to create lasting opportunities and growth 
for so many.
  Currently, CARD assists over 11,000 families in our south Florida 
community, offering them invaluable support, resources, and guidance.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate all of the staff, the volunteers, 
the advocates, and the family members who get so much out of the 
University of Miami-Nova Southeastern Center for Autism and Related 
Disabilities on this proud 25th anniversary. I thank them all for 
helping those with autism, related disabilities, and spectrum disorders 
to achieve their full potential and leave their own beautiful mark on 
our beautiful world.


Celebrating 50th Anniversary of University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate all of 
the organizers and supporters of the University of Miami Sports Hall of 
Fame Banquet. This wonderful event will take place this Thursday, and 
this year's festivities will be extra special because we will be 
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Miami Sports Hall 
of Fame.
  I am a proud University of Miami Hurricane, where I earned my 
doctorate in education. I am married to Dexter, a fellow UM Cane. My 
stepson and daughter-in-law, Dougie and Lindsay, are graduates of 
University of Miami Law School, as is my stepdaughter Katherine 
Lehtinen. So the Lehtinen clan, we are real boosters of the University 
of Miami Hurricanes, and we wish all the best to the guests and 
participants of the banquet.
  Congratulations to the University of Miami for its Sports Hall of 
Fame 50th Anniversary.
  Go Canes.

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