[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. JOSE L. DOTRES

  (Mr. Gimenez of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jose L. 
Dotres, superintendent of Miami-Dade Public Schools, following a 
distinguished career dedicated to education and public service.
  Dr. Dotres arrived in Miami at 5 years old as an immigrant. He 
graduated from Miami-Dade County Public Schools and ultimately 
dedicated his career to serving the same school community that welcomed 
him.
  Dr. Dotres has served as a teacher, reading coach, principal, 
district administrator, and senior leader. As superintendent, he led 
the third-largest school district in our Nation, serving more than 
300,000 students and 34,000 employees.
  His accomplishments include induction into the Miami Dade College 
Alumni Hall of Fame, Barry University's Distinguished Alumni Award, and 
service as president of the Florida Association of District 
Superintendents.
  As Dr. Dotres begins this new chapter, I congratulate him on his 
retirement and thank him for his decades of service to the students, 
teachers, and families of Miami-Dade County.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish him and his family all the best.

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