RECOGNIZING DR. JOSE L. DOTRES

On 2026-09-15, Representative Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL-28) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING DR. JOSE L. DOTRES" in the House.

RECOGNIZING DR. JOSE L. DOTRES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H5636] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING DR. JOSE L. DOTRES (Mr. Gimenez of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jose L. Dotres, superintendent of Miami-Dade Public Schools, following a distinguished career dedicated to education and public service. Dr. Dotres arrived in Miami at 5 years old as an immigrant. He graduated from Miami-Dade County Public Schools and ultimately dedicated his career to serving the same school community that welcomed him. Dr. Dotres has served as a teacher, reading coach, principal, district administrator, and senior leader. As superintendent, he led the third-largest school district in our Nation, serving more than 300,000 students and 34,000 employees. His accomplishments include induction into the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame, Barry University's Distinguished Alumni Award, and service as president of the Florida Association of District Superintendents. As Dr. Dotres begins this new chapter, I congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his decades of service to the students, teachers, and families of Miami-Dade County. Mr. Speaker, I wish him and his family all the best. ____________________