[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 2026

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
Anniversary of United Property Management and to honor the legacy of 
its founder, Jose Milton, a Cuban immigrant whose vision, 
determination, and entrepreneurial spirit helped shape the residential 
communities of South Florida.
  After arriving in Miami in the early 1960s, Mr. Milton, an architect, 
founded Jose Milton & Associates in 1963, building a real estate 
development company committed to quality and affordable housing and 
responsible growth. In 1976, he established United Property Management 
to oversee the rental communities his organization developed, laying 
the foundation for what would become one of the largest privately held 
property management firms in our region.
  Over the past five decades, the Milton organization has developed and 
managed thousands of homes, supported hundreds of jobs, and contributed 
to the economic vitality of South Florida. In 2008, Mr. Milton expanded 
his impact by establishing the Jose Milton Foundation, to support 
educational and healthcare initiatives across the region.
  Further, the Milton organization has a strong belief that successful 
enterprises have a responsibility to invest in the well-being of the 
communities they serve. Through both leadership and service, the Milton 
Family has helped build not only residential communities but also 
stronger, more vibrant communities throughout South Florida.
  Today, Jose Milton's legacy lives on through his family and his 
organization, a testament to the power of immigrant entrepreneurship, 
visionary leadership, and a lasting commitment to community. I 
congratulate the Milton Family and United Property Management on this 
important milestone and commend their continued contributions to South 
Florida and beyond.

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