[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1983]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HELEN AGUIRRE-FERRE

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2005

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
incredible achievements of Ms. Helen Aguirre-Ferre.
  An accomplished journalist in print and television, Helen is 
currently the Opinion Page Editor of Diario Las Americas and moderator 
of the weekly public affairs program Issues for WPBT Channel 2.
  In addition, I am proud to acknowledge the wonderful distinction 
Helen earned by being elected as the first female President of the 
District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College.
  Helen's enthusiastic ability to balance the responsibilities and 
obligations of these challenging positions is a commendable feat and 
serves as a testament to the diligence and determination she exerts as 
she continues to succeed in her professional endeavors.
  She truly lends an impressive example of purpose and fortitude to the 
communities of South Florida.
  I invite my colleagues today to join in the much-deserved recognition 
of Ms. Aguirre-Ferre and wish her much continued success in the future.
  Congratulations, Helen!

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