[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11340]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO ``EL CONGRESO DE LIDERES DE PUERTO RICO''

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                          HON. LUIS G. FORTUNO

                             of puerto rico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2007

  Mr. FORTUNO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding group of young leaders, ``EI Congreso de Lideres de Puerto 
Rico,'' whose work should serve as an example to us all. Throughout 
their years of hard work and dedication this group of students has 
forged an exemplary path towards the future. We all know the importance 
of strong leadership and the benefit it can bestow our society, and as 
we move towards the future, it is reassuring to know that admirable 
leadership is alive and well in the lives of our younger citizens. It 
is of great importance to recognize the work of those young leaders who 
continuously demonstrate their worth to the community by helping others 
achieve their potential, as they strive to fulfill their dreams, and 
enrich our society.
  In 2006, the Puerto Rico State Legislature recognized their 
outstanding service and contributions as part of the ``Week of Business 
and Professionals.'' In 2006, ``EI Congreso de Lideres de Puerto Rico'' 
expanded their efforts globally and across our Nation by helping to 
establish a sister organization, ``The Congress of Leaders of 
Florida.'' The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce has awarded this group 
with the Zenit Award, declaring them the Best Education and Leadership 
program of Service to the Community.
  I ask my fellow Members of Congress to join me in recognizing this 
group of young leaders and encouraging them to continue their work for 
a better tomorrow. May we all learn from their example, hard work and 
dedication to our future.

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