[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MELISSA TAPANES

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2025

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Melissa 
Tapanes on being named President of the Builders Association of South 
Florida.
  Ms. Tapanes is an accomplished attorney who specializes in complex 
legislative and quasi-judicial matters. She has demonstrated a strong 
commitment to public service, holding leadership roles with the Miami 
Downtown Development Authority and numerous civic and legal 
organizations.
  Her dedication to education and public policy began early, with an 
appointment by Governor Jeb Bush and her successful advocacy for the 
establishment of a public law school at Florida International 
University.
  Throughout her career, Ms. Tapanes has earned prestigious honors, 
including the South Florida Business Journal's ``40 Under 40'' and 
Ford's ``Mujeres Legendarias.'' She has been consistently recognized by 
The Legal 500, ranked in Chambers USA, and acknowledged by Super 
Lawyers and Florida Trend.
  I look forward to working with Ms. Tapanes in her new role as 
President of the Builders Association of South Florida.

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