[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9841]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ARMANDO PEREZ ROURA

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work and 
accomplishments of a distinguished radio journalist and community 
activist of South Florida, Armando Perez Roura.
  Armando Perez Roura is a highly recognized and admired member within 
the communications arena. Born and educated in Cuba, Mr. Perez Roura 
became President of the National Broadcast College of Cuba at a very 
young age. Aside from being a grand communicator, Mr. Perez Roura is 
known for combating the Castro dictatorship from the moment they 
kidnapped Cuba in 1959.
  In 1969, he was forced to flee from his native land. The United 
States welcomed him upon his arrival. Since then, Mr. Perez Roura has 
contributed tremendously to the community of South Florida and has 
worked unremittingly for the liberty of Cuba. He is Founder and 
President of ``La Unidad Cubana,'' an anti-Castro coalition 
encompassing various organizations. Due to his profound knowledge and 
expertise, Mr. Perez Roura has been a political advisor to various 
countries.
  Mr. Perez Roura, with his unique style, has relentlessly condemned 
each of the crimes committed by the Castro regime and raised awareness 
on their efforts to spread terrorism around the world. He has kept the 
memory of all those who have been victimized by the regime alive in our 
hearts.
  Mr. Perez Roura embodies the American dream and is testament of what 
can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. Breaking through 
both language and culture barriers Mr. Perez Roura has become one of 
the most listened to radio personalities in Miami. Having received a 
Bachelor in Political Science, Mr. Perez Roura serves as a docent and 
mentor to many journalists, political leaders, and activists.
  He is the pioneer of Spanish Radio and TV, which further exemplifies 
his exceptional work as a journalist. Mr. Perez Roura is the Founder 
and Director of Radio Mambi one of the most famous radio stations in 
South Florida. He produces, hosts and co-hosts various talk shows, 
Noticieros, En Caliente, La Noticia y Usted and Mesa Redonda. He also 
produces a daily editorial Toma Nota and regularly writes for Diario 
las Americas and El Semanario Libre. Throughout the years, Mr. Perez 
Roura's work has received various awards.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
voice of Cuban exiles, my dear friend, Mr. Armando Perez Roura. He has 
defended democratic principles, Republican ideals and Cuba's freedom. 
In the words of Jose Marti, apostle of the liberty of Cuba, ``Honrar, 
honra.''

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