[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E284-E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING YVETTE BENARROCH

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2023

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I 
rise today to recognize Yvette Benarroch whose lifelong dedication 
toward serving her country and her community has had a significant 
impact on Southwest Florida.
  Born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Yvette began her time in public 
service in the United States Air Force, serving in Operation Desert 
Shield/Desert Storm before returning to Puerto Rico. After earning her 
bachelor's degree in marketing from lnteramerican University of Puerto 
Rico and attaining her master's degree in marketing from Southern New 
Hampshire University, Yvette began her professional career in public 
relations and education. She later became a successful entrepreneur.
  However, Yvette never lost her servant-leader spirit inspired by her 
time in service to her country. She maintains that her ``service to her 
country has no expiration date.'' Since moving to Naples, Florida in 
2003, Yvette has served as a volunteer and board member in various 
local nonprofit organizations, further investing in her community by 
coordinating several hurricane relief efforts and food collection 
drives. When her community needed her the most, Yvette was always 
there. Yvette's staunch commitment toward helping her community has 
been both an inspiration and a blessing to those around her.
  Motivated by her love of country, her conservative values, and her 
dedication to service, Yvette soon found herself involved in local, 
state, and federal politics. Additionally, Yvette also served as Vice 
Chairwoman for the Collier County GOP from 2020 to 2022 and was a 
former State Vice Chairwoman for the Republican National Hispanic 
Assembly of Florida. Today, she is the second Vice President for the 
Florida Federation of Republican Women.
  Yvette's persistent drive to continue her involvement in her 
community, specifically in

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Collier County, demonstrates her character and profound love for her 
country. Throughout her distinguished career and service, she has 
educated, motivated, engaged, and empowered other women and American 
Hispanics. She has inspired others to become leaders in politics and 
civic engagement. Yvette is a grassroots leader and conservative 
activist whose impact extends through Southwest Florida and beyond. 
Somehow, in addition to Yvette's work, she finds the time to play 
tennis, ballroom dance, and spend time with her husband, two sons, and 
their loyal golden retrievers Rocky and Lucky.
  Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong public servant and true patriot, Yvette 
has proven time and time again her unwavering commitment to the 
community. It is a privilege to honor her today, and to thank her for 
her dedication, hard work, and service on behalf of our community and 
country.

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