23100: Durban: FL Governor's Haiti Advisory Group (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Lance Durban <lpdurban@yahoo.com>

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For Immediate Release
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
September 2, 2004
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Two Founders and Board Members of PromoCapital
appointed to "The Governor's Haiti Advisory Group"
by Florida Governor Jeb Bush
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PromoCapital is pleased to announce that two of its Founders and
Board Members have been appointed to "The Governor's Haiti
Advisory Group" by Florida Governor Jeb Bush. The PromoCapital
Founders appointed are:

::: Rudolph G. "Rudy" Moise, 49, of Miami, president and chief
executive officer of Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.

::: Dumarsais M. "Dumas" Siméus, 64, of Southlake, Texas,
chairman and chief executive officer of Siméus Foods
International, Inc.

Please find below the press release from the office of The
Governor of the State of Florida.

Best Regards,

PromoCapital HAITI
111 Rue Faubert
Petionville, Haïti
Telephone: (509) 256-5777
Fax: (509) 256-5779
promocapital@promocapital.us
http://www.promocapital.us

PromoCapital USA
2875 North East 191st Street, Suite 903
Aventura, FL 33180
Telephone: (305) 792-4650, (954) 326-1847
Fax: (954) 385-3592, (626) 608-3594
promocapital@promocapital.us
http://www.promocapital.us

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GOVERNOR BUSH
ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO
THE GOVERNOR'S HAITI ADVISORY GROUP
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TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush today appointed 17 members to
the newly formed Haiti Advisory Group. The advisory group will
focus on key issues related to Haiti's reconstruction including
economic development, education, technology and the environment.
The Advisory Group will become effective September 1.

"I am confident the Haiti Advisory Group will serve as a
valuable resource in creating a dialogue between Florida's
Haitian community and Haitian leaders. As our Caribbean neighbor
continues to face times of uncertainty and distress, we are
committed to supporting the Haitian people in their effort to
rebuild and create a positive future for the island nation,"
said Governor Bush. "I look forward to further discussions,
based on the recommendations of the Advisory Group, about how
Florida can be most helpful to our friend and neighbor."

The Governor's Haiti Advisory Group was established to identify
critical short-term and long-term needs of Haiti in the areas of
stimulating economic development and job creation; promoting
infrastructure development; promoting effective management of
environmental resources; strengthening Haiti's preparation for
and response to natural disasters; improving healthcare;
improving educational opportunities; and promoting the
administration of justice and adherence to the Rule of Law,
including combating corruption at all levels. The Advisory Group
will also develop a work plan for supporting volunteers who
desire to provide assistance to Haiti and act as a clearinghouse
for information on initiatives and resources available from the
private and public sectors.

Members of the Haiti Advisory Group include:

::: Marie S. Bell, 44, of Miami, executive director of the
Miami-Dade Land Advisory Board. Bell shall serve as chair.

::: Eddy Bayardelle, 53, of New York City, first vice president
and head of lobal philanthropy for Merrill Lynch

::: Jean-Michel G. Caffin, 51, of Miami, president and chief
executive officer of Bureau Veritas North America (Bivac)

::: Reverend Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, 63, of Miami Gardens,

president of St. Thomas University

::: Aldy Castor, 59, of Weston, obstetrician-gynecologist

::: Jessie M. Colin, 52, of Cooper City, associate professor of
nursing and Ph.D. program director for Barry University

::: Gary C. Eugene, 47, of Miramar, police commander with the
Miami Police Department

::: Adolfo A. Franco, 48, of Alexandria, Virginia, assistant
administrator for USAID for Latin America and the Caribbean

::: Adam M. Goldstein, 44, of Coral Gables, executive vice
president of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

::: Ghislain Gouraige, Jr., 45, of Miami, senior vice president
of Bank of America Private Bank

::: Francois Leconte, 40, president and chief executive officer
of Minority Development and Empowerment, Inc.

::: Francis J. Mitchell, 43, of Miami, civil engineer and
assistant director of the City of Miami Public Works Department

::: Rudolph G. "Rudy" Moise, 49, of Miami, president and chief
executive officer of Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.

::: Sagine T. Morgan, 42, of Boca Raton, real estate agent with
Keyes Realty

::: Dumarsais M. "Dumas" Siméus, 64, of Southlake, Texas,
chairman and chief executive officer of Siméus Foods
International, Inc.

::: Guilène F. Theodore, 47, of Tampa, attorney with Ruden,
McCloskey, P.A.

::: Thomas G. Wenski, 53, of Altamonte Springs, Co-adjutor
Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando

Florida's Haitian elected officials will serve as Ex-Officio
members of the Advisory Group. They include: the Honorable
Philip Brutus, State Representative District 108; the Honorable
Yolly Roberson, State Representative District 104; the Honorable
Fred Seraphin, Judge, Miami-Dade County Court; the Honorable Joe
Celestin, Mayor, City of North Miami; the Honorable Jacques
Despinosse, Council Member, City of North Miami; the
Honorable Jean Monestime, Council Member, City of North Miami;
the Honorable Philip DeRose, Council Member, City of North Miami
Beach; and the Honorable Mariette Saintvil, Council Member,
Village of El Portal

Governor Bush joined members of the Haitian-American medical,
business, legal, non-profit and education community in June to
discuss the formation of the new group that will work with
Haitian leaders on the reconstruction of the Caribbean nation.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, more than 230,000 Haitians
live in Florida, making the Sunshine State home to the largest
Haitian population in the U.S., followed by New York. The U.S.
remains Haiti's largest trading partner, with Florida leading
the nation in business exchanges.