[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO CARLOS DE LA CRUZ

  (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, today I congratulate a man of great 
honor and integrity, a man who has devoted his life to the cause of 
serving our community in south Florida, Carlos de la Cruz. Carlos has 
been selected to receive the 2003 American Red Cross Humanitarian Award 
for his exceptional contributions to our community. Carlos has had a 
distinguished career in his endeavor to improve the lives of people 
across our beloved Nation, while the American Red Cross has a fitting 
tribute, a well deserving one, for Carlos. A native from Cuba, Carlos 
along with his lovely wife, Rosa, have been examples of true social 
responsibility. His work with the Red Cross, United Way, and the Urban 
League inspires us all.
  I join the people in south Florida, the American Red Cross, and all 
of Carlos's family in soluting his extraordinary work. To Carlos, 
gracias for his devotion and commitment to our beloved south Florida 
community. We are a better area for his being there.

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