[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 10 COMMISSIONER JAVIER SOUTO FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY 
                        CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miami-Dade 
County Commissioner Javier D. Souto for his exemplary public service to 
the Miami community. Since his election to the County Board of 
Commissioners in April 1993, Senator Souto has served District 10--
which includes portions of Kendall, Westchester, and Fontainebleau--
with distinction for over 29 years. Before that, he was elected twice 
to the Florida Senate.
  Senator Souto's work on behalf of his constituents has been wide-
ranging and comprehensive. His passion for our parks and places that 
bring people together is truly inspiring. He has built a legacy of 
helping others in need and fighting against the brutal dictatorship of 
the Castro regime in Cuba. Commissioner Souto is a veteran of the Bay 
of Pigs Invasion and his contributions to the Cuban exile community are 
immeasurable.
  I had the pleasure of serving as County Commissioner and then Mayor 
of Miami-Dade County, where I worked with Senator Souto extensively and 
witnessed firsthand his hard work and determination. His love for Miami 
is evident through his life of dedication to its people. It is my deep 
pleasure to honor Senator Souto as he retires from the Board of 
Commisioners, and I wish him all the very best.

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