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On the recordMarch 24, 2015
I am so proud to stand here today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the upcoming 50th anniversary of my alma mater, Florida International University, on April 6, 2015. Not only is FIU worlds ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time, but the university and the entire FIU community has moved Miami-Dade County worlds ahead as well. Since its founding in 1965, FIU has grown alongside south Florida and has helped enable the region's notable progress and evolution over the last five decades. To President Mark Rosenberg, my good friend, and the whole Florida International University family, I say happy anniversary, and thank you for decades of outstanding contributions to south Florida. I look forward to the next 50 years of amazing accomplishments to come. As a two-time graduate of FIU, I say, Go Golden Panthers. Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to stand here today on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the upcoming 50th Anniversary of my alma mater, Florida International University, on April 6th, 2015. Not only is FIU ``Worlds Ahead'' in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time, but the University and the entire FTU community has moved Miami-Dade County ``Worlds Ahead'' as well. Since its founding in 1965, HU has grown alongside South Florida, and has helped enable our community's notable progress and evolution over the last five decades.…
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida
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govinfo.gov
Mar 24, 2015

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