[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL A. CARRICARTE

  (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Michael 
A. Carricarte, an American of Cuban descent, decorated Army combat 
veteran, a proud Christopher Columbus Explorer, and one of south 
Florida's most generous philanthropists.
  Arriving in Miami from Cuba in 1948, Mr. Carricarte lived the 
American Dream. He proudly served as a colonel in the United States 
Army and Green Beret before building one of the leading healthcare and 
insurance organizations serving Latin America and the Caribbean.
  Mr. Carricarte devoted his life to his family and helping others, 
supporting hospitals, schools, churches, orphanages, and organizations. 
He mentored young people, assisted students in need, and opened doors 
for countless others, never seeking recognition.
  Mr. Carricarte believed that every blessing carried with it a 
responsibility to serve. He lived that principle every day through 
humility, leadership, and faith.
  I extend my deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren, and 
family. South Florida has lost a true giant, but his legacy of service, 
generosity, and love for others will endure for generations.
  May God bless the memory of Mike Carricarte, and may he rest in 
peace.

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