[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE PUERTO RICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Puerto Rican 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Over the past twenty years, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of 
South Florida has been an important partner for promoting business, 
driving job creation, and supporting economic development in South 
Florida. Through partnerships with the Miami-Dade County Office of 
Public Housing and Community Development, the members of the Chamber 
help create much needed jobs and advance community development.
  This organization strives to support entrepreneurship and innovation 
for Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in both South Florida and Puerto Rico. 
As our economy in South Florida continues to recover from the 
recession, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce serves as a leader in 
strengthening the economic foundation of our communities.
  I hope you will join me in commending the Puerto Rican Chamber of 
Commerce of South Florida on twenty years of outstanding advocacy and 
service.

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