[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE WORK AND SERVICE OF ANA SOTORRIO

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Ana Sotorrio for her years of service to the residents of 
Miami-Dade County, as she retires this month.
  During the last three decades, Ana has demonstrated extreme 
professionalism, loyalty and commitment to her work. She has proven to 
be an exceptional leader with the ability to work in a team, develop 
and maintain working relationships at the local, state, and federal 
levels and ensure that the goals and priorities of Miami-Dade County 
are met.
  Ana joined the County Manager's office in 1974 and later moved on to 
Miami-Dade Aviation, where she has served with six Aviation Directors 
and has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of Miami 
International Airport.
  For 22 years, Ana has been critical to the ongoing operation of the 
Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Through her leadership in developing 
the government and regulatory agenda she was successful in securing 
funding for vital projects at Miami International Airport, including 
$100 million for a runway project, $74 million for the federally 
mandated explosive detection systems, and approval of the ongoing $6.3 
billion Capital Improvement Program.
  Ana is not just a leader at the Airport, but also an activist in the 
community, serving on numerous boards and associations including the 
Florida Airports Council, of which she recently served as President, 
the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Jay Malina International 
Trade Consortium and Leadership Miami.
  Ana's work and dedication have directly impacted her colleagues, the 
residents of Miami-Dade County and the thousands who travel through 
South Florida each day, as well as those involved in the aviation 
community across the nation. She has been a steadfast leader with 
qualities that many, including myself, admire. She will be missed at 
the County, the Airport and even in Washington, DC, but I know that the 
positive impact left behind through her work will be felt for years.
  I ask that you join me in recognizing Ana Sotorrio for her service, 
her activism and her commitment to working towards improving Miami-Dade 
County and the lives of others. I wish Ana the best in her future 
endeavors and on behalf of our community, I thank her for her years of 
service.

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