[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING JOSE A. DIAZ-ROMAN FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Jose A. Diaz-Roman is the stakeholder and 
community relations manager with onePULSE Foundation, the nonprofit 
organization established following the Pulse Nightclub tragedy of June 
12, 2016 to honor and preserve the legacy of the 49 people killed, the 
ones who survived, and all of the lives affected by the tragedy.
  Jose develops and implements stakeholder and community relations 
programs and is responsible for managing and cultivating relationships 
with the Pulse-affected and community-based organizations in Central 
Florida. He also identifies new individuals, organizations, and 
companies to align with the onePULSE Foundation's promise to ``Not Let 
Hate Win.''
  He also manages annual family days in Orlando and Puerto Rico to 
provide victims' families and Pulse survivors with time to gather 
together in an uplifting atmosphere and ultimately create bonds of 
support that are crucial to their continued healing process. Jose also 
manages ongoing listening sessions with the Pulse-affected and task 
force members to gather input and feedback about plans for the National 
Pulse Memorial and Museum and the Orlando Health Survivors Walk.
  Jose nurtures meaningful and sustainable relationships with key 
community groups and delivers the foundation's vision within the local 
community.
  A volunteer for the American Red Cross, Jose also represents the 
onePULSE Foundation as a member of One Orlando Alliance, serving on the 
Community Engagement Committee and the Acts of Love and Kindness 
Committee.

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