[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 117 (Friday, July 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION OF LAMBDA THETA PHI IN TAMPA, FLORIDA

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                           HON. CHARLIE CRIST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 15, 2022

  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and extend my 
congratulations to Lambda Theta Phi on their 2022 National Convention, 
and I commend them on their decision to host this year's convention in 
the city of Tampa, which is just across the Bay from my home district 
of Pinellas County in the great state of Florida.
  Since its founding in 1975, Lambda Theta Phi has undertaken many 
laudable initiatives, such as fundraising for victims of natural 
disasters and helping those struggling with homelessness get back on 
their feet. In doing so, they have demonstrated their enduring 
commitment to the lofty ideals laid out by the Fraternal Fathers, Dr. 
Cayetano Socarras and Dr. Jose Quiles, including academic excellence, 
service, leadership, and Latino unity.
  As a lifelong Florida resident, former Governor, and proud 
Representative of Florida's 13th Congressional District, I have seen 
the power of these ideals in action. From their close partnership with 
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, to the dozens of Lambda 
Theta Phi brothers in Washington, Tallahassee, and across Florida 
working tirelessly for a better future, Lambda Theta Phi brothers truly 
represent the best of our communities.
  It is with great pleasure that I congratulate this historic 
organization on their continued national engagement through this 
convention, and extend my best wishes to them in all their future 
endeavors. Finally, I echo the chant that has united Latino brothers in 
fraternity and a shared mission for almost 50 years--Lambda Theta Phi, 
Lambda 'till the day we die.

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