[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DIANA TAYLOR FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Diana Taylor is an extraordinary radio host, 
broadcaster, and philanthropist from Central Florida who, since 1984, 
has led her community by mastering the art of entrepreneurship to meet 
the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of humanity--more 
specifically, children.
  Ms. Taylor engages children in her program titled ``Young People's 
Forum'' on CAC radio and TV broadcasting on WOKB 1680 AM and 100.1 FM 
studios, syndicating to South Florida and the Bahamas. She has been 
able to successfully engage students in the Caribbean and Canada 
virtually as well.
  Her passion to mentor children for the real world has resulted in 
many who are now in leadership roles in today's job market. Her motto, 
``Teach the children respect and they will learn respect. Give respect 
and get respect,'' has been lived by every child who has been a part of 
this program for the past 29 years.
  Ms. Taylor's innovative approach to mentorship has earned her 
recognition from mayors, governors, law enforcement organizations, and 
business and community leaders in Central Florida. These include the 
2017 Urban Empowerment and Inspiration Station Award for Longevity and 
Inspiration and Service to the Community, the 2016 Award for the 
Jamaica Diaspora (Southeastern USA) Facilitation of the Growth and 
Strengthening of the Regional Networking Capacity, and the 2014 Greater 
Orlando Cares Mentoring Movement Award.
  This year, considering Jamaica's 60th year of independence, Diana 
received an award of excellence from the Jamaica Diaspora Council of 
the Southern State. She was also honored as a Woman of Harmony and was 
featured in the KUOMagazine/TV during Women's History Month for her 
contributions to humanity.

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