[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E253-E254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING ANA MARIA RODRIGUEZ IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2019

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in recognition of Women's History 
Month, I rise today to honor Ana Maria Rodriguez, who has faithfully 
served the City of Doral and the wider Miami region for many years.
  Born and raised in South Florida to Cuban exiles, Ana Maria has been 
heavily involved in the Southern Florida community since graduating 
from Florida International University in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree 
in communications. In 2009, she furthered her education by gaining her 
Master's degree in leadership from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of 
Business at Nova Southeastern University. Ana Maria worked for a number 
of years in public relations and the governmental affairs sector, where 
she presently serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs for 
the Miami Association of REALTORS.
  Ana Maria's dedication to supporting Southern Florida's community is 
further demonstrated in her position as an elected official. Elected in 
2018, Ana Maria currently serves as a Florida House State 
Representative for the 105th District. Prior to this impressive 
achievement, she served as Vice Mayor for the City of Doral and 
previously on the City Council. Ana Maria executed these roles in a 
professional and honest manner at all times, proving to be a true asset 
to the City of Doral.
  Her passion for community work goes beyond elected service. In 2007, 
Ana Maria launched the Southeast Region for Connect Florida, a 
leadership development program, and in 2009 served as Statewide Chair. 
For over a decade, she has been a dedicated and active member of the 
Doral Business Council and also served as Vice Chair for the City of 
Doral's Parks & Police 4 Kids Advisory Board.
  It would be remiss to honor Ana Maria without touching on the number 
of awards she has received for her ongoing commitment to her community. 
In 2011, she was selected as Humanitarian of the Year by the March of 
Dimes and in 2015 she received Advocate of the Year by the Miami 
Association of REALTORS. In 2017, Ana Maria was presented the Public 
Service Award by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and 
most recently, in 2018, the Salute to Miami's Leaders Government Award 
by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. These accolades are a just a 
small testament to Ana Maria's determined and selfless character. It is 
truly a privilege to know that she will continue to make a significant 
difference in the community she serves and the people that she touches.

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  Madam Speaker, I am honored to know Ana Maria Rodriguez and to have 
the opportunity to acknowledge her amazing work for Southern Florida. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
individual.

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