Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise tonight to recognize and encourage continued support for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. Founded in 1931 in Little Havana in my congressional district, the Miami Lighthouse is invaluable to my south Florida community. Most of us take our vision for granted; but for the millions of vision-impaired Americans, even performing everyday tasks can become a challenge. The Miami Lighthouse is a resource for the visually impaired of south Florida, providing not only the tools and the training that they need, but also a loving and supportive community. I have recently had the privilege of visiting the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and participating in their children's summer camp program. As I toured this state-of-the-art facility, I saw firsthand the wonderful impact this organization has had in the lives of the children, adults, and seniors that it serves. Miami Lighthouse is truly helping people of all ages regain their independence. Their innovative programs cover everything from employment training to computer usage to daily skills like cooking and grocery shopping. Miami Lighthouse also offers programs to build a supportive community where awareness and support are always available. They offer play dates for blind babies, summer camps for children, and social groups for seniors.…”