On the recordJuly 31, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Jose Arce. He is poised to make history for being the first person from Puerto Rico to be elected to the post of the American Veterinary Medical Association as president. Dr. Arce was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He is a 1997 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arce returned to Puerto Rico and now is president and co-owner of Miramar Animal Hospital in San Juan, where he practices with his wife, Dr. Anik Puig, who also is a veterinarian. Jose has been an active member in the field of veterinary medicine, holding many positions in its leadership, from adviser to the board of directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. The AVMA is fortunate to have such a passionate advocate representative of the profession. His election to the president of the AVMA will inspire people from all backgrounds and heritage and show that if you are willing to dream and dream big, and you are willing to work, those dreams come true. That, and he, are the essence of the American Dream. ____________________
