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Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Jerome Blain of South Miami High School. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen photo. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen photo
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen meeting with veterans from Florida. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen during her recent trip to Israel. Smitty, a sub adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle, was released just North of the Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. Admitted in January 2008, the turtle had been found floating and was unable to dive. Tests indicated an infection causing the problem and treatment was antibiotics and vitamins. Participating in the release was Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Turtle Hospital Director Richie Moretti.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with Jerome Blain of South Miami High School visiting DC with Lead America Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with kids from Junior State of America Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with Dotty Ballante who was visiting with the American Rivers' Board of Directors from Key West to discuss issues facing America's scenic rivers as well as Climate Change.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with Jeanette Nunez, Vice President of Governmental Relations for the Jackson Health System Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with Brenden Ellis from Coral Shores High School. Brenden was in DC as part of LeadAmerica. LeadAmerica's Congressional Student Leadership Conference programs are college accredited career-focused leadership conferences for high school students. Each focuses on a particular field of study and gives students the opportunity to learn about the subject, meet practitioners in the field, and explore career possibilities. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with the Perrotti Family, on vacation in DC from Key Largo
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with Timothy D. May Assistant Director for the Guardian ad Litem Program and Alexsandra Leto Circuit Director for the Guardian ad Litem Program regarding funding for the national court appointed special advocates association (CASA) Dr. Judith Anton Former Principal in the Miami-Dade Public Schools, Allison Teger, M. Ed., LMHC Spokesperson & Community Educator Women Heart and Patricia Chehab Former teacher of Miami-Dade Public Schools discussing the Heart For Women Act, of which Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen is a sponsor as well as Wise Woman Legislation to screen women across the nation, already in use in 14 states. RAINN presenting Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with the Crime fighter Award
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen met with Cuba Gooding Jr at the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony at the White House Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and interns with flags that were distributed by her office to all 435 Members so that they may each plant one with a tree in their district Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Truman Reagan Medal of Freedom Wreath Laying Ceremony to Commemorate the Victims of Communism
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Nancy Sinatra Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen visited the Miami Science Museum to attend a check presentation for $738,000 in federal funds she helped obtain for this important Miami institution. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen attended the Monroe Youth Challenge Program’s Annual Celebration to instill the gathered youth to continue on their right track of civic responsibility and academic excellence.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials with the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. Over 100 hundred VIP's attended the dedication and official drive over of the new Jew Fish Creek bridge. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Dr. Ammons, President, Florida A&M University (Marilyn Barry Thompson)
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Treasure Village Montessori School in Islamorada on a class trip to Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen invited top officials from FEMA and the US Fish and Wildlife Services to discuss the continued support from her office for expediting the removal of the lots in question from the FEMA lists. Gov. Charlie Crist and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 11, 2008 width=
Ros-Lehtinen visits New World School of the Arts Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with The National Science Bowl representatives from Palmetto Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with The National Science Bowl representatives from Palmetto
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from the Florida Rural Water Association to discuss the RO Project to save the Everglades by using the Florida Aquifer instead of drawing fresh water from the Everglades Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) regarding Increased funding from USDA for Cooperative Research on West Nile Virus and other emerging diseases. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with the Pinecrest Elementary Safety Patrol during their visit to our nation’s capital. In the picture we have the Congresswoman and the Safety Patrol on the steps of the Capitol with a copy of the Pinecrest Tribune.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Southwest High School Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Miami Coral Park High School Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Killian’s High School
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Key Largo Safety Patrol Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with representatives from the Florida Breast Cancel Coalition to discuss their legislative priorities and federal funding needs. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Natalie Bustamante from Ransom Everglades High School in Coconut Grove, Florida.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at St. Dominick’s Senior Center Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Badia Community Center. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Badia Community Center.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen attending the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) “Tropical Nights” Gala that benefits autism research and treatment. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen taking part in a breakfast reception at the Sunrise 120 Person Facility for persons with developmental disabilities. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with officials from organ and tissue donation and transplantation groups while they visited our nation’s capital to lobby on behalf of more federal funds for organ and tissue donations and awareness.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with students from the Program for New American Students which was co-sponsored by the Close Up Foundation. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with representatives from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, who were visiting our nation’s capital seeking federal funding to improve the quality and access of national optical treatment and care. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Washington, DC with officials from the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) during their annual “AIDS Watch” which they use to increase awareness on HIV and help educate Members and staff on HIV/AIDS.
Pinecrest Safety Patrol on a class trip to DC Bent Tree Elementary School Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with representatives from the South Florida Children’s Health Project to discuss a wide variety of pediatric health issues. From Left to Right: Dr. A.J Khaw, Pediatrician; Ros-Lehtinen, Dian Marandola, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; and Dr. A.J. Khaw, Pediatrician
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with students from Florida International University to discuss the need for additional federal funds for higher education and also the excessive debt with which US students graduate and the struggle they face to meet those debts and begin building their future. From Left to right: Bill Buchanan, Marbely Hernandez, Ros-Lehtinen, Viviana Jordan, and Anthony Rionda on the Capitol Steps Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with environmental officials from the National Parks Conservation Association to discuss federal funding for Key Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. In the photo we have Ros-Lehtinen with Bruce Matheson (advocate for National Parks Conservation Association) and Sara E. Fann (Everglades Restoration Program Manager) Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from Baptist Health Systems of South Florida to discuss important needs that the hospital has and which may be assisted with an increase in federal funds. In the picture we have Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with George Foyo and Phillis Oeters
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with top officials from the City of Marathon to discuss wastewater funding issues and its Fiscal Year 2009 appropriations request. Ros-Lehtinen secured $98,000 for the Marathon Municipal Boot Key Harbor facilities’ improvements in the previous budget year. In the picture we have Ros-Lehtinen with Marathon Mayor Pete Worthington, Marathon Vice Mayor Chris Bull, and Marathon Finance Director Pete Rosasco Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Ulysses Diaz, American Osteopathic Association/Miami Chapter Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Seagrass Recovery
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at the Century Council Luncheon where she spoke about the dangers of teen alcohol abuse Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with her Daughter-for-the-Day, Luisa Polveda Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Marathon Mayor Pete Worthington, Marathon Vice Mayor Chris Bull, and Marathon Finance Director Pete Rosasco. Topic of discussion was water management.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Miami High Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Coral Gables Sr. High Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Denise Corbitt-Coppola & Mileidys Aguila of Coral Shores Sr. High
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Miami-Jackson Sr. High Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with the Healthy Schools Program which is designed to make all 351 schools in Miami healthier for students and faculty by 2010. Currently, there are 97 healthy schools in Miami including Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center which is represented here by Jessie Maguire-Stebenne, Jasmine Rose, and Sebastian Castillo Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with the Florida Rural Water Association Discussing the Project to save the Everglades by using the Florida Aquifer rather than drawing fresh water from the everglades
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was awarded the "Most Distinguished Alumna Award for 2008" by the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society's annual 90th International Convention held in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ros-Lehtinen’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Miami-Dade College, Omicron Tau, which inducted the Congresswoman into membership on February 21, 1972, nominated her for the highest honor accorded to Phi Theta Kappa members. In this picture we have Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Danielle Smith, Phi Theta Kappa's Miami-Dade chapter President, with Society members from Miami-Dade College, where the Congresswoman attended Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen visiting senior centers in our area Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen visiting senior centers in our area
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Miami Beach Walk Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Miami Beach Walk Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Marcel Contreras from Palmer Trinity High School. Marcel was visiting our nation’s capital as part of the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) to be recognized for their accomplishments in their respective schools
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Miami Fire Chief, Bill 'Shorty' Bryson, during his visit to our nation’s capital to participate in the annual Fire Chiefs Association Breakfast. Chief Bryson and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen discussed the accomplishments and general needs of the City of Miami Fire Department. In the picture we have Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Chief Bill Bryson during their meeting in the Capitol Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Justice Barbara J. Pariente, & Dr. Pallavi Patel being inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in the Capitol Courtyard in Tallahassee. The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame honors women who, through their lives and efforts, have made significant contributions to the improvement of live for women and for all citizen of Florida Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to repairing the world one step at a time.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to repairing the world one step at a time. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to repairing the world one step at a time. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to repairing the world one step at a time.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with representatives of the Foster Club that participated in a Pew Commission fly-in to Washington to lobby for support of the "Kinship Caregiver Support Act" legislation and increased federal funding for foster homes. The Bill seeks to get more children out of Foster Care and Into relative caregivers homes. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Sara Bloomfield, Director of the US Holocaust Museum. Discussion was the recently opened archives Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Christina Haney who came to DC as part of the National Youth Leadership Conference. Christina is a Junior at Raybun Gap Nacoochee boarding school in North Georgia, but she is a native of Ocean Reef, FL. She is currently devoting the bulk of her studies to acting, dancing, and singing. At her school, she is a Prefect, a member of the Diversity Club, and a Gap Dancer
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with ESCA – Employee owned S-Corporations of America Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with the Florida Bar Association. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Natalie Bustamante from Ransom Everglades High School in Coconut Grove, Florida. Natalie was visiting our nation’s capital as part of the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) to be recognized for their accomplishments in their respective schools
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Rochiel Ricardo from Coral Gables Senior High School. Rochiel was visiting our nation’s capital as part of the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) to be recognized for their accomplishments in their respective schools Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from the City of Homestead including Mayor Linda Bell, Councilman Tim Nelson, and Councilwoman Nazy Sierra, as well as their respective staffs to discuss the City’s Federal funding requests for Fiscal Year 2009. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen meets with the Anti-Defamation League
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with American Israel Public Affairs Committee Discussing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran Carolyn Mayer, Dr. Barry Silverman, Lothar Mayer, and David Gillette Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with the Association of Organ Procurement Associations Discussing Organ Donation and Transplantation Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with ESCA (Employee Owned S-Corporations of America) Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Gilad Shalit’s father Noam discussing his son’s abduction by Palestinians Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Mario and Bibi Murgado of Miami, they just stopped by to visit.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Schafer Newman, a South Florida resident and one of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s Service Academy nominees, was recently appointed to the United Stares Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Schafer, a Senior at St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware, is involved in community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity, and has been on the soccer, swimming, crew, and cross country teams. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle, both of them veterans who served our nation honorably. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was on Key Biscayne Monday at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center. Part of her visit included learning how to load a dolphin onto a stretcher. When it started raining and her group was unable to go outdoors for the training, the Congresswoman took the dolphin’s place on the stretcher. -Photo credit to Chantal Lawrie/The Islander News.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen reading to kids at Miami-Dade County Public Library Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen reading to kids at Miami-Dade County Public Library. Here in DC on behalf of the Foster Club to seek federal funding for foster care.
Here in DC on behalf of the Foster Club to seek federal funding for foster care. From left to right: Susanne Arnow from Odessa, FL, Carolyn Palmer from Lakeland, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, Alicia Ortiz from Miami, and Tyler Bacon from Jacksonville. Here in DC on behalf of the Foster Club to seek federal funding for foster care. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Miami Beach Youth Center
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Miami Beach Youth Center Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Miami Beach Youth Center Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from the Transport Workers Union of America to discuss their views that more federal funding is required for Miami’s mass transit system. In the picture we have Wessell A. Clarke, President of the Union; Ros-Lehtinen, Brian K. Davis, Vice-President; and Carlos “Chuck” Hernandez.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Daniel Lemaitre from Key Biscayne, Florida. Daniele attends LaSalle High School and was in our nation’s capital with the National Youth Leadership Conference, an organization of distinguished high school students. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hosted the 2008 Congressional Recognition Ceremony at her former high school, Southwest Senior High, where she recognized dozens of students from across her Congressional district for their academic and civic excellence. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hosted the 2008 Congressional Recognition Ceremony at her former high school, Southwest Senior High, where she recognized dozens of students from across her Congressional district for their academic and civic excellence.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who represents most of Miami Beach in Congress, met with Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and City Manager Jorge Gonzalez to discuss the City’s FY2009 appropriations request. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Dr. Bob Atlas, head of NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), located on Virginia Key. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Dr. Atlas discussed the upcoming hurricane season and the appropriations of federal funds for his Project at the AOML. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen With Dr. Marta Perez in support of local school: Emerson
Meeting with The International Buddhism Sangha Association Meeting with The International Buddhism Sangha Association Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, City Manager Jorge Gonzalez speaking about the city's needs
Ileana and Bill 'Shorty' Bryson where they give a speech on the general needs and accomplishments of the City of Miami Fire Dept. Jose Marti Middle School on a class trip Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Colonel Binger from Homestead Air Force Base (HARB).
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with members of the Utility Board of Key West to discuss issues of importance to them both After viewing damaged seagrass beds just off the Seven Miles Bridge from an operational vessel, the Seagrass Recovery Management team and crew, and state and federal elected officials, posed for a group photo on land.  From left to right: Don Simpson (VP Operations), Jim Anderson (VP Research & Development), Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, Jeff Beggins (President & CEO), Captain Jimmy Graves, Marathon Councilman Don Vasil, Kenny Wright (EVP Strategy & Marketing, and CFO) Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with members of the Utility Board of Key West to discuss issues of importance to them both
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with members of the Utility Board of Key West to discuss issues of importance to them both Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with members of the Utility Board of Key West to discuss issues of importance to them both Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen meets with Jewish War Veterans of the United States
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s aide for Monroe County, Kim Sovia-Crandon, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Office Depot store in Key Largo Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen meets with Doctor Pickard, Lettie Bien and Carlos Alvarez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, for the veteran’s Fisher House project. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with City of Key West Manager, Jim Scholl, officials from the US Customs and the Border Patrol as well as a key cruise ship industry figure to try and resolve the rule change by Customs that threatens to wreck havoc on the Key West economy.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Mayor of Cutler Bay Paul Vrooman Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Purple Hearts Recipients: Jose L. Rivera, John E. Bircher III, James G. Holland III. Frederick A. Taylor, Jr., and H. Bruce McIver Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen with Colonel Grosskruger of the Army Corps of Engineers
During Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's recent trip to Key West she met with Key West City Manager Jim Scholl and Port Operations Director, Raymond Archer, to discuss several important issues such as the current cruise ship dilemma which threatens to wreck Key West's economy. In the picture we have Ros-Lehtinen, Port Operations Director, Raymond Archer, and City Manager Jim Scholl
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen standing behind Key West Mayor Morgan McPherson and Assistant Secretary Woodley as they sign the project cooperation agreement for Key West.
Ileana and Dexter Lehtinen delivered toys to special needs children at various public schools in Miami-Dade County this past Holiday season. The Lehtinen's have made it a family tradition to visit different schools and deliver toys to children with special needs during this time of year. This year, their daughters, Amanda Michelle and Patricia Marie, could not accompany them as they were finishing their final exams at their universities. In this picture we have Ileana, and Dexter along with a teacher and students at Tropical Elementary. Ileana and Dexter Lehtinen delivered toys to special needs children at various public schools in Miami-Dade County this past Holiday season. The Lehtinen's have made it a family tradition to visit different schools and deliver toys to children with special needs during this time of year. This year, their daughters, Amanda Michelle and Patricia Marie, could not accompany them as they were finishing their final exams at their universities. In this picture we have Ileana, and Dexter along with a teacher and students at Tropical Elementary. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with students from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and Colombus for a breakfast meeting to celebrate Human Rights Day, which honors human rights throughout the globe.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with HIV activists, who wanted to thank her for her support and leadership of the Early Treatment of HIV Act, which is now before the House. Also discussed was increased funding for the Ryan Act and other healthcare related issues important to the gay and lesbian community of South Florida. In the picture we see from left to right: Rick Siclari, Executive Director of Care Resource in Miami, Ros-Lehtinen, and Orlando Taquechel, Executive VP of Project Management at the Miami Beach Community Health Center. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Co-Chair and Founding Member of the National Marine Sanctuary Caucus, joined her colleague and also Co-chair of the Caucus, Lois Capps, in welcoming world renowned marine photographer, cinematographer, film maker, and conservationist Bob Talbot to an event on Capitol Hill. Talbot’s photographs have been featured in major publications such as National Geographic, National Wildlife and American Photographer, to name a few. He has also worked as a cinematographer for countless television productions on CBS, ABC, PBS and the Discovery Channel and has also filmed wildlife sequences in major motion pictures such as Free Willy and Flipper. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Philis Oeters and Barbra Lumpkin from Baptist Health System’s Baptist Hospital to discuss the urgent need for an increase in employment visas for nurses and doctors assistants. There is a strong demand and short domestic supply of nurses throughout Florida hospitals and increasing the number of foreign nurses would alleviate a worsening problem in the State. In the picture we see Ms. Oeters, Ros-Lehtinen and Mrs. Lumpkin during their meeting in the Congresswoman’s DC office.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and her colleague, Congressman Eliot Engel, hosted a press conference in Washington, DC to announce the official introduction of the Early Treatment for HIV Act Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen meets with Claude Bullock, Chairman of Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, Marathon Mayor Chris Bull, and Susan Hammaker of the Florida Keys Wastewater Assistance Foundation. Ileana met with the group to discuss her efforts to secure $1.5 million for the Keys Wastewater Project in the FY 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-lehtinen's DC Chief of Staff, Art Estopinan, met with a group of visiting Haitian students during their time in our nation's Capitol. The students, all from the Academie Diplomatique D’Haiti in Port Au Prince, received a history and government lesson from Mr. Estopinan, who has been working in DC for close to two decades now and knows the ins and outs of the Capital. Mr. Estopinan also spoke about the US Congress and our system of government and about Ros-Lehtinen’s support for TPS for Haitians as well as a US-Haiti free trade agreement Congresswoman Ileana Ros-lehtinen's DC Chief of Staff, Art Estopinan, met with a group of visiting Haitian students during their time in our nation's Capitol. Said Mr. Estopinan, "It was a real honor speaking to these young Haitian college students about the positive side of the US-Haiti relationship and the great role models they can be for their homeland and its future. After all, these students represent what Haiti can become if the Haitian people come together for the good of their country. I am very hopeful that through these students exchanges and an increase in bilateral relations, Haiti will become a full fledged member of the international community." Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with Monroe County's Director of the Veteran Affairs Department, Charles Ingraham, to discuss the state of the County's Veteran Affairs Department. Ros-Lehtinen and Director Ingraham also spoke about the need to continue improving veterans' care and how the federal government can better assist the local VA dept to continue doing just that. The Monroe County VA serves over 20,000 veterans. In the picture we see Ros-Lehtinen and Director Ingraham in the Congresswoman's DC office
The National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC recently held a reception that highlighted the beautiful Kampong Garden of Coconut Grove, which is known for its unique beauty and rich history
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with officials from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to discuss the downsizing of the postal facility in Long Key, Florida. Ros-Lehtinen and the postal officials spoke about the many letters that her office has received from concerned citizens and local elected officials. Ros-Lehtinen asked the officials that concerned citizens were wondering how one employee would be able to do the job of two when the two were overwhelmed by the volume of mail at this specific facility
 Congresswomen Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Assistant Secretary of the Army, John Paul Woodley, Jr.; Major General Don T. Riley, Director of Civil Works; and Colonel Paul L. Grosskruger, Commander of the Jacksonville District of the Corps to discuss important South Florida projects. Amongst the topics discussed were beach erosion, the Miami River Maintenance Dredging Project, the Florida Keys Wastewater Project and Port of Miami Dredging. In the picture we have Ros-Lehtinen discussing the civil works projects with Secretary Woodley and Maj. Gen Riley during today’s meeting in her Washington, DC office
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was awarded "The Children's Champion" award from the ARISE Foundation for her work on behalf of children, specifically those from low income families. Ros-Lehtinen has been at the forefront of securing federal dollars for educational programs that teach children how to read and write. In the picture we see Edmund F Benson, Ros-Lehtinen and Susan Benson as they present the Congresswoman with the award
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen visited the Sunrise Community's 120 Person Facility for persons with developmental disabilities. During her visit, Ros-Lehtinen met with Les Leech, Jr, President of Sunrise Community as well as MaryEllen Kalina, Executive Director of the 120 Person Facility. After touring the campus, Ros-Lehtinen met with officials so that they could highlight the needs facing Sunrise and its residents. In the picture we see from left to right: MaryEllen Kalina, Leslie W. Leech, Jr and Ros-Lehtinen looking at architectural plans for the campus' expansion plans
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Jane Muir-Isherwood, Drug Court Coordinator for Monroe County, during the Coordinators visit to our nation’s Capitol. Ros-Lehtinen and Ms. Muir-Isherwood spoke regarding the initiatives that concern the battle against illegal drugs and alcohol abuse as well as addictions ravaging our teens
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from Austin Industries from Coral Gables, Florida as well as with other small business owners from her Congressional district and other States as well. The business leaders were in DC to advocate on bahalf of small businesses and the positive impact they have on America's economy. In the picture we have from right to left: Orin Black of Austin Industries; Linda LaRue, Austin Industries; James Schranz, Austin Industries; Ros-Lehtinen, Jason Seubert, VP of Garney Companies from Key Largo; Sam Flowers, Garney Companies; Scott Steward of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania; and Francis Schluckbier from Herff Jones, also in Pennsylvania. Garney Companies is involved in improving pipes around Jewfish Canal Bridge and installing water delivery systems throughout the Florida Keys
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with Carolann Sharkey, Executive Director of the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Ileana and Carolann discussed federal grant possibilities for the garden’s expansion project and also the opening of the garden’s experimental education program for Keys schoolchildren. The educational program is scheduled to commence in August
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with officials from the Hispanic Officers Association during their visit to our nation's Capital. The police officers, who all reside in Miami and Coral Gables, were in DC advocating on behalf of more federal funds for local law enforcement agencies. In the picture we see from top to bottom: Elio Padron, Luis Cabrera, Wilfredo Perez, Ramon Rauirez, Ros-Lehtinen, Serafin Ordonez, Rolando Guttierez, Jr and Luis Cabrera
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with officials from the Builders Association of South Florida to discuss home builder issues and ways to improve South Florida's home market, which has taken a tumble during the recent housing slowdown. In the picture we see Jay Caravia, National Director of Home Builder Sales with the Sherwin-Williams Company; Ros-Lehtinen, Brandon Biederman, Director of Government Affairs for the Builders Association of South Florida; and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Executive Vice-President of the Association
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with actress Sally Field in Washington to discuss osteoporosis and other women's issues during the actresses visit to our nation's Capital. In the U.S., 10 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. 85% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. In the picture we see Congresswoman Lois Capps, Sally Field and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with Sandy Riegor from Duck Key, Florida, to discuss medical access to physical therapy for low income patients. Ms. Riegor is a Physical Therapist with the Florida Physical Therapy Association and was in Washington lobbying on behalf of the Association
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in her Washington office with nursing officials from across the country to discuss healthcare issues before the Congress. Ros-Lehtinen is a tireless advocate of health related legislation and she pledged to continue working with their organization and others to reach legislative solutions to America's increasing woes in providing affordable healthcare. In the picture we see: Elizabeth Hernandez, Director School of Practicing Nurses at Mercy Hospital; Sandra Quinn, Director School of Nursing for Capital Health System; Marian Lowe, Senior Director of Federal Health Policy for Strategic Health Care; Mary Grace Simcox, President of the Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Ros-Lehtinen
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with visiting officials from the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to discuss efforts to combat the deadly West Nile virus as yet the Summer season is fast approaching. The Congresswoman and the officials also discussed funding levels and the need to join forces with the State government so that a more coordinated plan of action can be in place to combat mosquitoes and their airborne diseases. In the picture we have Edsel Fussell, Director of the Mosquito Board; Steve Smith, Commissioner of the Board; Ros-Lehtinen and Dr. Lawrence Hribar, Senior Entomologist of the Board as they talk on a veranda with the Capitol dome in the background
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Iraqi war veteran Luis Puertas during her visit to Walter Reed Medical Center. Mr. Puertas, who resides in Miami, lost both legs in the war but is now able to walk due to orthopedic surgery and the therapy he received at Walter Reed. In the picture we see Lydia Sullivan, Luis Puertas, Ros-Lehtinen, and Ben Marksmeier, another Iraqi war veteran from Fremont, Nebraska.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with advocates for improving children's health. Ros-Lehtinen and her guests spoke about the need to keep current federal funding levels for children's health inititiatives as well as an urgent need to improve pedriatic care, especially among lower income families. In the picture we see Dr. Arturo Brito, Chief Medical Officer of The Children's Health Fund, Ros-Lehtinen, and Dr. Mavara Mirza-Agrawal from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine as they discuss childrens issue on the House Steps
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and her husband, Dexter Lehtinen, visited Huber Parsons, Jr., who is recovering from wounds suffered while on patrol in Baquba, Iraq. Huber, who is part of an Army Stryker Brigade, was seriously wounded last week after his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. The driver of the vehicle was killed and Huber is seriosly wounded and recovering from several operations at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington. Huber, along with his brothers Bill and Charlie are all serving in Iraq as part of a Stryker Brigade
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with Haitian President Rene Preval during his official visit to our nation’s Capitol. Ros-Lehtinen urged that leaders of both countries work cooperatively to reduce illegal human smuggling. Ros-Lehtinen reiterated her support for child survival and health programs, and HIV-AIDS funding in Haiti and fulfillment of the goals outlined in the Partnership Encouragement/HOPE Act of 2006. In the picture we see the Haitian US Ambassador, Ros-Lehtinen, President Preval and Chairman Tom Lantos of the Foreign Affairs Committee
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Florida officials from the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) so they could present her with their Certificate of Excellence Award in recognition of Ros-Lehtinen’s perfect score in the NBCC’s Congressional record of support for the 109th Congress. In the picture we see Marjorie Epstein Aloni, Executive Director of the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition; Andrea Ivory of The Florida Breast Cancer Health Initiative; and Ann Fonfa, President of the The Annie Appleseed Project
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with wounded US soldiers recuperating at an airbase in Germany. Ros-Lehtinen was en route back to the US after visiting Darfur, Sudan, and Egypt. Here we see the Congresswoman presenting an FIU shirt to one of our wounded soldiers
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with wounded US soldiers recuperating at an airbase in Germany. Ros-Lehtinen was en route back to the US after visiting Darfur, Sudan, and Egypt. Here we see the Congresswoman presenting UM gear to one of our wounded soldiers
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with wounded US soldiers recuperating at an airbase in Germany. Ros-Lehtinen was en route back to the US after visiting Darfur, Sudan, and Egypt. Here we see the Congresswoman presenting UM gear to one of our wounded soldiers
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with Key Biscayne local Dr. James Leavitt of the American Board Of Gastroenterology
 Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen mentions Parson Brothers, constituents of her congressional district who currently serve in Iraq, during Leadership press conference discussing funding of Iraq War
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington with officials from the City of Marathon to discuss the wastewater treatment program and other important issues for the City. From left to right: Sarah Gamino, Ros-Lehtinen’s Legislative Director, Peter Rosasco - Finance Director, Ros-Lehtinen, Marilyn Tempest – Vice Mayor, Chris Bull – Mayor, and Eddy Acevedo, Legislative Assistant
 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Chanice Dos Santos, a 6th grader at Horace O’Bryant Middle School in Key West, during the student’s visit to our nation’s Capital. Ileana and Chanice spoke about the role of Congress in national politics and of the long and tedious road for bills to become law
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Ms. Christine Lluis Reis, Director of the Human Rights Institute at St. Thomas University, to discuss an appropriations request that the university has requested to continue funding the school’s Human Trafficking Institute. Ros-Lehtinen has been a tireless supporter of both the Human Rights Institute and the Human Trafficking Institute at St. Thomas as they advocate issues which are dear to Ileana and to the community she represents in Congress. Ros-Lehtinen is supportive of the Human Trafficking Institute’s appropriations request and is working closely with other South Florida Members of Congress to help the appropriations process
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in her Washington, DC office with Montana Rose Busche, a 6th grader at Horace O'Bryant Middle School in Key West. Ileana and Montana spoke about the role of government in national affairs and of the importance of being a positive influence in ones' community, no matter the age. Montana came to Washington as part of the "Part of People to People" program at her school and was nominated for this trip by her 5th grade teacher Ms. Dawn Aubrly
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with officials from the Miami Beach Community Health Center (MBCH). Ros-Lehtinen and the officials discussed the services that the MBCH provide to low income individuals in that area. The Miami Beach Community Health is the only health center in the Beach that offers these types of services and that makes what they do all the more important. Also discussed were ways to increase federal funding in order for them to expand their services to more people
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Deborah Herman Romano, CEO of Fabric Innocations which is a custom linens store in Miami Florida. Ms. Romano is being honored by the 2007 Republican Business Summit as a “Businessman of the Year” awardee for her innovative and cost effective measures which was improved sales and at the same time increased the number of employees working at her South Florida store
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Wendy Coles, Executive Director of Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL) and the Rev. Stephen Braddock, President & Executive Director of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless. Ros-Lehtinen, Ms. Coles and Rev. Braddock discussed initiatives to help the homeless and assist those seeking affordable housing in the Keys
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, along with Congressmen Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, visited the Miami VA Hospital this past weekend. The Members of Congress were looking at the quality of health care services available to our local veterans in light of the problems at Walter Reed Army Hospital. It must be noted that the Miami VA Hospital is run by the Veterans Affairs Department while Walter Reed is run by the US Army and that care at the Miami VA has been good to our local veterans
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Chris Bergh, Director of the Florida Keys Program at The Nature Conservancy, during his visit to our nation's Capital. Ros-Lehtinen and Mr. Bergh discussed increased funding for various important projects the Conservancy has in the works as well as the need to keep the pressure on the State and Federal governments so that they may continue enforcing the keys' strict conservation laws and thus preserve the unique ecosystem
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in her Washington, DC office with top officials from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) during their visit to our nation’s capitol. Ros-Lehtinen and the officials discussed clean water initiatives and the need for more federal funds to offset State cuts
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in her Washington, DC office with Dr. Bill Causey, Regional Dir of the Southeast Atlantic for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and with Commander Dave Score, Superintendent of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, to discuss improvements at the park and what needs to be done. Ros-Lehtinen and the officials spoke about the positive developments in the size and quantities of some very important fish species since the Sanctuary’s largest no take area was implemented. Several studies have shown increasing numbers and sizes of commercially and recreationally important fish species throughout the Sanctuary
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met Shaquille O' Neal today during the HEAT's White House visit to meet with President Bush for winning the National Basketball Association's 2005-2006 Championship Season
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hosts press conference at the Port of Miami with her Floridian colleague Rep. John Mica (right), Port Director Bill Johnson (left), and County Manager George Burgess (center), to discuss phase III dredging, port security, and to tour the cruise and cargo facilities.
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Rep. John Mica host a press conference to recognize the inaugural Delta flight into Marathon Airport. The Congresswoman played an important role for the airport to receive screening services to provide air service to the Keys community in order to improve our local economy
 thumbnail image,Members of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority were in Washington to discuss the Florida Keys water quality project with the Congresswoman. Ros-Lehtinen has championed this project in the House and is scheduled to travel to the Florida Keys to discuss this important Project.
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Miami-Dade County officials meet JOHN PAUL WOODLEY, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, to discuss the Port of Miami, Miami River, and she included the Florida Keys Water Quality Project, too.
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with students, Danica Carew and Ashley Benitez from Palmetto Bay, from MAST Academy during their Close Up visit to DC. Close Up sponsors trips to our nation's Capitol so that students may take a look at the inner workings of government. The students travelled to DC with their Social Science teacher, Dr. Alan Melchior of MAST Academy
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Whit Van Cott, consultant for the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, during his visit to our nation's Capital. Ros-Lehtinen and and Mr. Van Cott spoke about the wastewater program in Key Largo and what the city is doing along with the Federal and State governments to make sure that the project is a resounding success. Ros-Lehtinen is a tireless advocate of the wastewater program and is determined to continue the fight for the much needed federal dollars
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with Jacqueline Fauls, who is the Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, during the latters visit to our nation's Capital. Ros-Lehtinen and Ms. Fauls spoke of the need to continue our State's strong conservation efforts in regards to the Florida Manatee and the Florida Panther. They also spoke about the urgent need to help the coral reefs off the Keys as they are threatened by overpopulation, pollution and the monster storms that have struck Florida in the last years
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in DC with Monroe County School Board Chairman, Andy Griffiths, to discuss education initiatives. Ros-Lehtinen and the Superintendent spoke about overcrowded classrooms, the FCAT and the need for increased federal funding to better equip our public schools with computers and the latest educational tools
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen takes a photo and meets with Xavier Jackson. Xavier is a fellow Floridian and is part of the House Page program
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Mayor McPherson discussed the Congresswoman's upcoming visit to the Keys. The Congresswoman will be discussing with local officials ways to get increased federal funding for Monroe priorities.
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen accompanied with Carlos Lidsky, Betti Lidsky, Dorothy Lidsky, and Isaac Lidsky at the Hope for Vision dinner to benefit retinal disease research. Ileana remains committed to explore new technology to be able to save the lives of thousands of our fellow Americans who suffer from vision diseases
 thumbnail image,Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen visits Westchester Hospital to witness first hand the new tools and equipment the hospital purchased with federal funds obtained with the help of the Congresswoman. Ileana is accompanied with various doctors and nurses as well as the President of Westchester Hospital, Sylvia Urlich
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen assisting in House of Representatives procedural method in the beginning of the 110th Congress by tallying votes for Speaker of the House Swearing In
 thumbnail image,Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen meets with students in the Florida Keys from the Gap Buster Learning Center to encourage them to continue on their educational path to success.
thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen meets with local constituents to discuss bringing the end of genocide in Darfur. While in Congress, Ileana has cosponsored legislation in order impose restrictions against individuals responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Sister Evelyn Piché, OP, PhD were honored with the Adrian Dominican Education Leadership Award during Barry University's annual Education Day luncheon. The occasion recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, leadership and advocacy for educational excellence
 thumbnail image, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met with the Board Members of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District to discuss the Florida Keys Water Treatment Project. The District's initial two wastewater projects have been completed with the advanced wastewater treatment plant operational and 1,000 homes and businesses serviced. The next phase of the project is underway with construction of a transmission line to serve the northern part of the island. The Board Members also thanked Ileana for her leadership and support for Florida Keys issues

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