Madam Speaker. I congratulate Mayor Manuel Diaz of Miami for receiving the "Outstanding American by Choice" award on January 24. 2007 at the White House. The "Outstanding American by Choice" award recognizes the achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens who. through civic participation. professional achievement and responsible citizenship. have demonstrated their commitment to this country and to common civic values. The award is given to citizens who have made significant contributions to their community and to this country. Mayor Diaz was bom on November 5. 1954 in Havana. Cuba and immigrated to the United States with his mother. Elisa. in 1961. He grew up in Miamis Little Havana neighborhood and attended Belen Jesuit Prep School.
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