[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DARIO AND HUNNIE EMANS AS DISTINGUISHED LEADERS IN CENTRAL 
                  FLORIDA FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 29, 2026

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dario and Hunnie Emans as 
Distinguished Leaders in Central Florida for Caribbean Heritage Month. 
Dario and Hunnie Emans are respected entrepreneurs whose dedication to 
small business development and community engagement has contributed to 
economic growth within Florida's 9th Congressional District. Prior to 
relocating to Florida, both served more than 20 years with the New York 
City Department of Correction on Rikers Island. Hunnie Emans retired as 
an Emergency Service Unit (ESU) officer, serving in a specialized unit 
responsible for emergency response and critical operations. Dario Emans 
retired as an assistant deputy warden and commanding officer of the 
Special Operations Division, where he provided leadership and oversight 
of specialized correctional operations and personnel.
  Following their retirement, the Emanses redirected their commitment 
to service toward entrepreneurship by founding Hunnies Body Boutique in 
St. Cloud, Florida. What began as a personal effort to find natural 
solutions for family skincare concerns evolved into a successful small 
business focused on natural wellness and skincare products. Through 
research, product development, and a dedication to quality, they 
transformed a home-based venture into a thriving brick-and-mortar 
boutique serving customers throughout Osceola County and beyond.
  Under their leadership, Hunnies Body Boutique has become recognized 
for its commitment to customer education, wellness, and quality 
products while contributing to the local economy and supporting the 
continued growth of small businesses within the region.
  Hunnie Emans is an active member of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce 
and proudly serves as a Chamber Ambassador, helping welcome new 
businesses, foster professional relationships, and support initiatives 
that strengthen the local business community.
  Together, Dario and Hunnie Emans exemplify the values of public 
service, entrepreneurship, and community involvement. Their combined 
legacy of service--first through distinguished careers with the New 
York City Department of Correction and now through their investment in 
Florida's business community--reflects resilience, leadership, and an 
enduring commitment to the economic vitality of Florida's 9th 
Congressional District.

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