congressional_record: CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2345-2
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| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2345-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER CYNTHIA ECKHART | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2345 | E2345 | [{"name": "Ileana Ros-Lehtinen", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2345 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER CYNTHIA ECKHART ______ HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN of florida in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay a tribute to an outstanding citizen; a leader who places others before herself and a fine lady who has dedicated her life to community service and to improving the lives of others, Ms. Cynthia Eckhart. For the past eight years, Cynthia has expressed and demonstrated genuine concern for various social issues affecting South Florida and has committed herself to improving the quality of life for many South Floridians. Although her presence is not always highly visible, her efforts for the Miami community are strongly felt. Cynthia has devoted herself to raising funds for charities such as improving the health care for our community, where she has assisted in the allocation of funds for leukemia and various cancer research. She has had the grand opportunity to serve as the Chair of a school's auction, where she was able to raise $87,000 to provide quality, private school tuition for many of South Florida's underprivileged and less fortunate children. On November 6th, 1998, I was privileged to speak at the 45th annual gala for Beaux Arts of the Lowe Art Museum at The University of Miami. There I witnessed first-hand Cynthia's dedication and contributions to our community. The wonderfully conducted gala that Cynthia organized raised generous funds to provide permanent acquisitions for the Lowe Art Museum. As Chairman of this gala, Cynthia raised an additional charitable amount to be used to fund visits to the museum and educational art programs for children of low-income families. It is Cynthia's unselfish and loving nature that has enabled many underprivileged youth to be introduced and encouraged in pursuing culture in the world of the arts. Cynthia's involvement in our community is exemplary of a committed and concerned individual who seeks to extend a helping hand to those in need. In giving much of her time, her energy and herself, Cynthia continues to be a true leader, an inspiration to many, and an example to all. South Florida is grateful and proud of her many accomplishments and service to our community. We wish her the very best for continued success! ____________________ |