[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING IRIS CHACON 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

                         Monday, March 30, 2026

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Iris Chacon as a Distinguished 
Leader in Central Florida for Women's History Month. Iris Chacon is an 
actress, dancer, singer, and producer. She was born in San Juan, Puerto 
Rico, and now resides in Kissimmee, Florida.
  Her TV show, ``EI Show De Iris Chacon,'' conquered a worldwide 
audience. She has won two gold records and two platinum records in her 
recording career, and was the first Latin artist to perform at Radio 
City Music Hall in New York City. She also performed at Madison Square 
Garden and the Resorts International Hotel in Atlantic City and in Las 
Vegas.
  Iris starred in three films and four soap operas, and was invited to 
``The David Letterman Show,'' ``The Merv Griffin Show,'' ``The Late 
Show,'' ``The Morning Show,'' ``Geraldo Rivera,'' and was featured as 
one of the best TV entertainers in the world in ``The Joan Rivers 
Show.'' She was also featured in publications such as ``Daily News,'' 
``The Face,'' ``Interview,'' ``GQ,'' ``Cosmopolitan,'' ``The Village 
Voice,'' ``The New York Times,'' and ``People.'' In addition, Iris was 
the first Latina to appear on the front page of the prestigious ``Wall 
Street Journal.''
  With her own publishing company, she just launched the second edition 
of her bestselling book, ``Yo Soy Iris Chacon,'' an inspirational 
autobiography that has received various awards and recognitions, and 
has been included as a study textbook in the University of Puerto Rico 
General Library.
  In 2025, Iris was recognized as one of the top five most influential 
women in the City of Kissimmee. For the past 10 years, she has been the 
spokesperson for Advantage Medical Group, a conglomerate of clinics 
with doctors from Puerto Rico, based in Orlando and Kissimmee, and 
owned by the Puerto Rican philanthropist, Arcilio Alvarado, M.D. As the 
wellness director for all four clinics, she helps elderly locals, 
giving them joy and hope during challenging times. She visits many of 
the area's nursing homes, bringing them her music, health, and personal 
development presentations to her Golden Age audiences.

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