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CONGRATULATING OSLENE DUCADY ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN

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On 2025-05-15, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING OSLENE DUCADY ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING OSLENE DUCADY ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, May 15, 2025 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a truly remarkable Journey--the dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment that has brought Oslene Ducady to this moment becoming a citizen of the United States of America. Born in Haiti, the fifth of nine children, Oslene came to this country chasing a dream, not for herself, but for her future children. She moved to Green Cove Springs in the great state of Florida, where she met her husband, Alix. For 35 years, she built a life, raised six incredible children, and poured her heart into her community. Yet through it all, she nurtured the quiet fire within--a flame fueled by ambition, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of a place to call home. And this week, that pursuit reaches its pinnacle On Friday, May 16, 2025. Oslene will raise her hand and take the Oath of Allegiance, becoming a proud citizen of the United States of America. My office was honored to play a small part in helping her navigate the final steps of that journey. Her story is a reminder that the American Dream is not always fast or easy, but it is real, and it is still worth fighting for. I congratulate Oslene and her family. Today, we celebrate not just a new citizen, but a dream realized. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING OSLENE DUCADY ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING OSLENE DUCADY ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, May 15, 2025 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a truly remarkable Journey--the dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment that has brought Oslene Ducady to this moment becoming a citizen of the United States of America. Born in Haiti, the fifth of nine children, Oslene came to this country chasing a dream, not for herself, but for her future children. She moved to Green Cove Springs in the great state of Florida, where she met her husband, Alix. For 35 years, she built a life, raised six incredible children, and poured her heart into her community. Yet through it all, she nurtured the quiet fire within--a flame fueled by ambition, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of a place to call home. And this week, that pursuit reaches its pinnacle On Friday, May 16, 2025. Oslene will raise her hand and take the Oath of Allegiance, becoming a proud citizen of the United States of America. My office was honored to play a small part in helping her navigate the final steps of that journey. Her story is a reminder that the American Dream is not always fast or easy, but it is real, and it is still worth fighting for. I congratulate Oslene and her family. Today, we celebrate not just a new citizen, but a dream realized. ____________________