[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16050-16051]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DOCTOR LUIS SERENTILL

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Luis H. 
Serentill, an outstanding physician and person who supports our 
community and the ideals of freedom and democracy.
  Dr. Serentill is a professor of surgery at the Herbert Wertheim 
College of Medicine at Florida International University. Graduated from 
the Salamanca University School of Medicine in Spain in 1968, and has 
been practicing in Florida since 1974. During this time he has served 
as a diplomat to the American Board of

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Surgery, and was also appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine by 
Governor Bob Martinez from 1987 to 1991. He has been Chairman of the 
Department of Surgery at various hospitals in Charlotte County, Florida 
and President of the Charlotte County Medical Society.
  One of Dr. Serentill's proudest moments was when he was able to join 
the operation ``Sea Signal'' Joint Task Force 160 at Guantanamo Bay in 
1994. For his voluntary service to this operation he received a 
citation from the Commander. It is instances such as these that 
demonstrate Dr. Serentill's unselfish character and dedication to 
service.
  On July 3, 2011, Dr. Serentill was awarded the Medal of the Order of 
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay for distinguished services to his profession and 
services to honor underserved nations. Dr. Serentill has always 
expressed his belief in the greatness of his adopted homeland, and the 
opportunities our nation provides. He continues to practice surgery and 
teach in Miami Dade County, and was recently appointed as the 
Scientific Director of the XXI International Medical Congress of the 
Cuban Medical Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Dr. Luis H. Serentill for 
his continued service to the Miami community and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing this outstanding individual.

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