[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 6 COMMISSIONER REBECA SOSA FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY 
                        CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Commissioner 
Rebeca Sosa for an extraordinary career in public service. Commissioner 
Sosa has been serving the residents of Miami-Dade County across many 
different areas for over 20 years and has done so honorably. I had the 
privilege of working closely with Commissioner Sosa for many years 
during my tenure in Miami-Dade County and know how dedicated she is to 
protecting our community and our environment.
  Commissioner Sosa won her first election as the District 6 
commissioner. She has been re-elected 4 times to the county commission 
and has represented residents all over the county. In 2012, while I was 
mayor of the county, she was elected chairwoman of the county 
commission. She served a two-year term as chairwoman and during those 
two years, we worked closely together to get things done for the 
residents of Miami-Dade County. Over the years, Commissioner Sosa has 
been a driving force in the expansion and modernization of Miami 
International Airport and PortMiami.
  Commissioner Sosa has made her residents proud by the tenacity with 
which she has fought for them and ensuring Miami-Dade County continues 
to be the best place to live, work, and raise a family. It was an honor 
to serve with her, and I know she will excel in the next chapter of her 
life. Lourdes and I wish her the best and look forward to seeing what 
she does next.

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