Rep. Shalala Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Miami Mayor Ferre
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre:
"Today, Miami lost a titan of public service. Maurice Ferre was an enterprising businessman and politician.
"He was a proud son of Puerto Rico whose leadership transformed Miami from a sleepy Southern city into the booming global metropolis it is today.
"Maurice was a longtime friend who could charm anyone with . . .
"Today, Miami lost a titan of public service. Maurice Ferre was an enterprising businessman and politician.
"He was a proud son of Puerto Rico whose leadership transformed Miami from a sleepy Southern city into the booming global metropolis it is today.
"Maurice was a longtime friend who could charm anyone with . . .