I rise to recognize the career of Steve Sauls. who is retiring this month from Florida International University. As vice president of government relations for Miamis public research universityand my alma materSteve has always aimed for a more beautiful day in south Florida. Early in his career as a House staffer. Steve helped craft the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. opening the doors of opportunity to thousands of Cubans fleeing the oppression of Fidel Castro. After moving to Miami. Steve was instrumental in creating the International Hurricane Research Center following Hurricane Andrew. helping advance research to make south Florida and the Nation more resilient to hurricanes.