Mr. Speaker. it gives me great pleasure to stand before my colleagues today and call their attention to an exceptional individual in my congressional district. Orlando G Martinez. who emigrated from Cuba in 1960. has been selected as chairman of the Hispanic Council. With a long list of community service achievements. it Is no wonder that Mr. Martinez is so deserving of this position. Orlando Martinez led the successful 1989 Festival of Americas as its committee chairman. He has been on the Hispanic Heritage Council since 1986 serving on several committees. as well a. a standing officer. His driving spirit and poise brought about a thriving Festival of the Americas.
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