FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miami, Florida (September 8, 2004) - C.A.S.A., Colombian American Service Association, a non-profit service organization created by the native Colombian Juan Zapata has served over 35,000 Hispanic families during its 10 year tenure of service to the community. As Founder and president of the Board of Directors, Representative Juan C. Zapata has distinguished himself not only as a strong, articulate and passionate community leader but also has successfully won re-election as the first Colombian-American to hold a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
To honor Representative Zapata's efforts in assisting the Hispanic Community and his significant involvement in the Colombian Community, the Colombian Delegation of Representatives will present him with the highest honor given by the Colombian Government to a civilian. This will take place at the Colombian Consulate located at 280 Aragon Ave in Coral Gables at 5pm Friday, September 10th.
For more information about this event, please call 305-448-2272.
C.A.S.A. is a non-profit organization under regulation 501(c)(3) established in 1994 to assist the Hispanic Community. We focus our efforts on stabilizing & strengthening immigrant families and protect their interests. In addition to assisting the community, it creates a variety of opportunities for Hispanics and promotes a positive image of Colombia and it's people. |
