[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 136 (Friday, July 31, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING DR. JOSE ARCE

  (Mr. YOHO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Jose Arce. He 
is poised to make history for being the first person from Puerto Rico 
to be elected to the post of the American Veterinary Medical 
Association as president.
  Dr. Arce was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He is a 1997 graduate of 
the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arce returned to Puerto Rico 
and now is president and co-owner of Miramar Animal Hospital in San 
Juan, where he practices with his wife, Dr. Anik Puig, who also is a 
veterinarian.
  Jose has been an active member in the field of veterinary medicine, 
holding many positions in its leadership, from adviser to the board of 
directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
  The AVMA is fortunate to have such a passionate advocate 
representative of the profession. His election to the president of the 
AVMA will inspire people from all backgrounds and heritage and show 
that if you are willing to dream and dream big, and you are willing to 
work, those dreams come true. That, and he, are the essence of the 
American Dream.

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