Formatting necessary for an accurate reading of this text may be shown by tags (e.g., <DELETED> or <BOLD>) or may be missing from this TXT display. For complete and accurate display of this text, see the PDF.
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING CARLOS A. PENIN FOR HIS DEDICATION TO SOUTH FLORIDA
______
HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in recognition of his long-standing
contributions to the engineering profession and his dedication to
bettering South Florida, I rise today to honor my good friend, Mr.
Carlos A. Penin.
Born in Holguin, Cuba, Carlos was forced into exile by the Castro
dictatorship with his mother and three sisters in 1962. They arrived in
Miami, Florida where they rebuilt their lives in pursuit of the
American Dream. Carlos knew that with hard work and perseverance, he
could turn this dream into a reality. In 1977, he graduated from the
University of Florida with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Construction
Management. He continued with his studies and received an M.S. in
Environmental and Urban Systems from Florida International University
in 1982.
After graduation, Carlos remained in South Florida and worked for
several architectural and engineering firms. He played a key role in
designing and managing major infrastructure projects, including the Joe
Robbie Stadium, now known as the Hard Rock Stadium. Despite his
success, Carlos always knew he wanted to start his own company and give
back to the community that has given so much to him. In 1989, he took a
chance and began C.A.P. Government, Inc. (CAP), and, in 2019, CAP
celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. Under his leadership, CAP has
provided unparalleled expertise for government clients who need
assistance with building department services. Presently, they serve
over sixty municipalities and six educational institutions across
Florida.
While Carlos's professional accomplishments are impressive, it would
be remiss to honor him without touching on the love he has for his
three daughters, Monica, Teresa, and Isabel. His daughters are truly
his greatest treasures, and, with their support, he has become not only
a successful businessman, but also a leader in his community. He has
been actively involved in promoting the importance of engineering
careers through leadership positions in several organizations. He
currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Cuban American
Association of Civil Engineers (CAACE), and, in fact, is the 2020
recipient of their Plinio Villanueva Award. This award recognizes his
commitment and dedication to advancing the civil engineering
profession. Further, it acknowledges the difference that he has made in
the lives of so many, and it is one that he greatly deserves.
Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to call Mr. Carlos A. Penin a close
friend, and to pay tribute to his impressive accomplishments. I ask my
fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable individual.
____________________
