[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4138]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MAURICIO J. TAMARGO

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on August 30, 1961, a young Cuban boy 
named Mauricio Tamargo fled the Castro tyranny with his family, in 
search of freedom and liberty here in the United States. His belief in 
the American dream gave him the strength to persevere during the harsh 
winters of Wisconsin, as he stood for hours at the corner selling 
newspapers to help his parents with his seven brothers and sisters.
  Today, Mauricio will be officially sworn in as the chairman of the 
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission.
  For over a decade, Mauricio has been my most valuable advisor and 
confidant. As a result, I hated the thought of his leaving, but when 
the President nominated him for this distinguished post, I knew for the 
good of the country he had to go.
  Mauricio is not only an excellent jurist, he is someone who embraces 
and cherishes law as a compass for his life. He is not only intelligent 
and dedicated to the service of our country, he is a man of integrity 
and honor. His journey from refugee child to his current post is a 
testament to our great country and a vivid example that the American 
dream can indeed become a reality for all of us.
  May Mauricio serve as an inspiration to future generations. Godspeed, 
my friend. Felicidades, Mauricio.

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