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HONORING THE CAREER OF JOSIE BACALLAO
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HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ
of florida
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to recognize the tremendous career and meaningful work of Josie Bacallao, President & CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida.
Founded 39 years ago as a haven for immigrants and refugees, Hispanic Unity of Florida has grown to serve diverse and multi-cultural working families from the United States as well as more than 25 other countries.
Under Ms. Bacallao's leadership, the agency provides a range of wrap-
around services to help more than 16,000 clients of all ages, from preschoolers to adults, successfully transition to a productive new life.
Hispanic Unity of Florida acts as South Florida's ``Ellis Island'' for new immigrants arriving in South Florida. Often arriving with little more than the clothes on their backs, a few dollars in pocket change, with no job, language, skills or understanding of the life that awaits them on America's shores--they still come with hopes and dreams.
And Josie works tirelessly to guarantee everyone is empowered to live their American Dream.
Her commitment to strengthening the physical and financial health and wellness of Florida's families is extensive, impressive, and inspiring.
Josie Bacallao is a selfless, compassionate, and thoughtful citizen whose commitment to our community is exemplary, and I am proud to call her my dear friend. I wish her a hearty congratulations on her retirement and am grateful for her invaluable work to improve the lives of those in Florida's 23rd Congressional District and beyond.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 188
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