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              CELEBRATING THE 2024 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                           HON. MAXWELL FROST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2025

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's 10th Congressional 
District, I want to recognize the exceptional Hispanic leaders of 
Florida's 10th congressional district who have shown outstanding 
dedication to the Hispanic community.
  These individuals have worked tirelessly to uplift and empower our 
communities, contributing to the preservation and advancement of 
Hispanic culture, values, and traditions.
  Their commitment to service and advocacy has had a profound impact on 
our community and beyond, their names are:
       Yesica Ramirez
       General Coordinator, The Farmworker Association of Florida
       Tatiana Quiroga
       Executive Director, Come Out With Pride, Inc.
       Stephanie Loraine Pineiro, MSW
       Executive Director, Florida Access Network
       Sonia Ledger
       Former Local Group Lead, Moms Demand Action
       Nancy Rosado, MSW
       Community Advocate, UCF RESTORES and Alianza Center
       Melissa Marantes, Esq.
       Executive Director, Attorney, Orlando Center for Justice
       Karla Radka
       President and CEO, Senior Resource Alliance
       Cyndia Morales Muniz, Ed.D.
       Senior Director, Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, 
     University of Central Florida
       Andrea Guzman, Ed.D.
       Vice President for Access and Community Engagement, 
     University of Central Florida
       Laudi Campo
       Florida State Director, Hispanic Federation
       William J. Diaz
       Founder, Casa de Venezuela Orlando & Made in Venezuela 
     Business Club
       Marco Antonio Quiroga
       Founder and Executive Director, Contigo Fund
       Juan Pablo Santa Luna
       Director of Strategic Business Development, Mills Gallery 
     Arts and Multicultural Foundation
       Juan Marcos Vilar
       President and CEO, Alianza Center
       Fernando I. Rivera. Ph.D.
       Professor of Sociology and Director, Puerto Rico Research 
     Hub, University of Central Florida
       Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet
       Executive Director, Hope Community Center
       Eric Camarillo
       President & Founder, SALT Outreach Inc.
       Rev. Dr. David Maldonado
       Bishop of Christ International Church and Co-Founder for 
     Hablamos Espanol
       Chief Charlie Salazar
       Fire Chief, Orlando Fire Department
       Rev. Dr. Jose Rodriguez
       Rector, The Episcopal Churches of Christ the King and Jesus 
     de Nazareth

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