Manny Diaz Jr.
Truly a pleasure to be supported by my friends and colleagues as we kick off our campaign for reelection in District 103
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EDICIÓN BILINGÜE • ABRIL 2016 • AÑO 1 • NÚMERO 4 • ELVOCERONEWS.COM • DISTRIBUCIÓN GRATUITA
Annual Congressional Recognition Ceremony
Miami, FL – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27)is proud to celebrate her Congressional district’s most accomplished and improved students on Saturday, April 16 at 10am at historic Miami Senior High School. With over 34 high schools participating, the 500+ person event will be marked by the recognition of students for 33 Congressional Medal of Merit awards and 121 Most Improved Student awards. Ros-Lehtinen has been hosting her annual Congressional Recognition Ceremony for almost a decade in order to encourage students to reach their full potential. P. 7
What Happens After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is the first step in a life-long journey that can help people who are overweight or obese gradually shed the pounds and improve their overall health. For the procedure to be a success, however, it must be combined with permanent commitments to healthy eating and regular exercise.
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Today’s Business Community: A Cultural Fondue
FIU-Sweetwater Bridge Groundbreaking
Ana Maria Quintero Lowry, President of A & P International, Inc. and author of revolutionary book: “Cross-Cultural: A New Thirst for Diversity Engagement” shares how today’s business community is a cultural fondue.
Florida International University (FIU) hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the FIU-Sweetwater Bridge announcing that the university became the first to win a federal TIGER grant to complete the project. P. 10
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