[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING LENNA DONNA CADOGAN AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL 
                  FLORIDA FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Lenna Donna Cadogan hails from Guyana, South 
America. Lenna received an academic scholarship from the government of 
Guyana to attend the Dental Auxiliary School in Jamaica, where she 
pursued advanced studies and graduated as a dental nurse. In 1980, she 
migrated to the United States and resided in Brooklyn, New York. She 
continued her studies at New York City Technical College, where she 
graduated as a dental hygienist. In 1988, she relocated with her family 
to Orlando, Florida, and was employed as a dental hygienist. She is 
currently retired after 30 years of service. Lenna has been married to 
her husband, Noel, for over 46 years and has two amazing children and 
four grandchildren, as well as a son-in-law and daughter-in-law.
  Lenna has been a member of the Caribbean and Floridian Association, 
Inc., since its inception 34 years ago. She has been a member of the 
Medical Committee serving the community in health fairs, and the 
Education Committee, which provides scholarships yearly to graduating 
students in Central Florida. She is currently the chairperson of the 
Fundraising and Entertainment Committee, a position she has held for 
many years. She is instrumental in coordinating one of the largest 
festivals, the Caribbean Fusion Festival, which is held annually in 
Kissimmee and attended by over 7,000 people who contribute greatly to 
the economy of the City of Kissimmee. She also organizes yearly bus 
rides to Fort DeSota Park, as well as the annual holiday party at 
Christmas for family, friends, and members of the community.
  Lenna is a woman of faith and is an active member of Solid Rock 
Community Church in Kissimmee. She is also the leader of the Greeters 
Ministry.

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