Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Attends Ceremony Renaming School After His Late Brother, Former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart

HIALEAH, FL - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, attends the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School after his late brother, former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart.

"It fills my heart with profound gratitude to join the celebration of the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School in memory of my late brother, Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Lincoln lived with an unwavering commitment to public service and the belief that every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive.

As each student steps through these doors, they will see his name and, I hope, feel inspired by the values he lived-compassion, integrity, and a dedication to doing the public good by helping many. I am grateful that the Lincoln Diaz-Balart Hialeah Elementary School will stand as a lasting tribute to his legacy, reminding us all of the power that each one of us has to make a difference in the lives of others.

The great city of Hialeah and its residents always held a special place in Lincoln's heart. He shared a special bond with this community, who 9 times elected him to Congress. He understood the hopes, challenges, and dreams of Hialeah in a deeply personal way, and he cherished its people. It was one of the great honors of Lincoln's life to be the voice of the residents of Hialeah in Washington for 18 years.

On behalf of our entire family, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this honor possible. I especially want to thank School Board Member Dan Espino for his hard work on this effort. We are profoundly grateful for the way you have embraced us while honoring Lincoln's legacy."

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