Mr. Speaker. I would like to rise to salute an American who has realized the potential for success that is embodied in our Nation. He was recognized by President Reagan in a recent State of the Union Message. Carlos Perez. a Cuban refugee from the Castro regime. came to the United States with only $27 in his pocket. With no understanding of the language or the American way of life. Carlos Perez started out without any money but with a million dollars worth of spirit and commitment. Perezs desire to succeed took him through many failures but today he is the president of Banana Services. the first Hispanicowned company that has managed to succeed in the highly competitive banana business.