[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 50 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING ASHLEY CARINO AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                         WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2023

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Ashley Carino is Miss Puerto Rico Universe 
2022 and Miss Florida USA 2021. Ashley was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico 
in 1994 at Dr. Gubern Hospital. She moved with her family at the age of 
six to Kissimmee, Florida. From a very young age, Ashley demonstrated a 
passion for sciences--falling in love with anything STEM-related and 
becoming involved in various STEM clubs and programs throughout her 
educational years.
  When she finished high school, Ashley was able to graduate with a 
minor in architecture and several technical certifications. From there, 
she studied aerospace engineering at the University of Central Florida.
  As the eldest of five, Ashley has always been aware of the impact of 
role models on today's growing generation. Therefore, she has strived 
to become the best role model she can be for her siblings and those 
around her. Additionally, Ashley has focused on helping children and 
adolescents with mental health diagnoses find coping skills and 
passions through STEM programs and activities in the community. She 
hopes to inspire those around her to be themselves and believe in who 
they are and what they can accomplish.
  Ashley dreams of becoming the first Miss Universe to ever go to 
space. Her ultimate goal is to work for NASA, which was a childhood 
dream of hers. Ashley is also a baseball fan and a big ``Trekie,'' or 
fan of the TV show ``Star Trek.'' With her serenity and mysticism, she 
challenges what strength and power can look like.

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