[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK FOR 30 YEARS OF FINANCIAL SERVICE TO 
                      THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY

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                        HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
congratulate Continental National Bank of Miami on their 30th 
anniversary of operations. Continental National Bank is an established 
and trusted institution that serves the financial needs of my 
community.
  Continental National Bank was established in 1974 and was the first 
Cuban-American owned national bank chartered in the United States. It 
is a full service community bank with six branches in Miami, Hialeah 
and Sweetwater. The bank offers a variety of personal and commercial 
services, including residential mortgage lending, small builder 
construction financing, and online banking services.
  For 30 years, Continental National Bank has been at the heart of the 
economic development of South Florida. With quality banking services, a 
skilled staff and extensive community involvement, Continental National 
Bank has developed a reputation for caring about its customers while 
extending knowledgeable and professional banking services.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, I warmly congratulate Continental National Bank 
on this important milestone and thank all of the fine men and women who 
are part of Continental National for their commitment and faithful 
service in supporting the needs and priorities of the entire South 
Florida community.

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