Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise to remember the life and legacy of a great south Floridian and fellow Cuban America, Ricardo Mayo-Alvarez. Ricardo was an irreplaceable member of the Cuban American community. Having fled Cuba's communist regime, Ricardo continued the fight for a free Cuba in south Florida. Ricardo became a successful entrepreneur and started a chain of pharmacies in south Florida. He generously gave of his time to serve his community and was a constant fixture in the civic and cultural fabric of south Florida. Although he was deeply committed to the struggle for a free Cuba, I know that the role he cherished the most was that of devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ricardo leaves behind his beloved wife and partner, Nieves Fraga, and his children--Jorge, Alina, and Ricky--as well as his grandchildren. Ricardo, we will never forget you nor your selfless legacy. Rest in peace, my friend. Madam Speaker, I am proud to praise the Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County and its executive director, Carmen Caldwell, who has served our area in so many ways over the years. Neighborhood volunteers are truly the backbone of our communities. Volunteers have done so much to reduce crime and to help keep our south Florida neighborhoods safer. Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County will be celebrating its 35th anniversary at the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel on October 1 and will be honoring the leaders of south Florida's war on crime.…”