Today, we recognize all moms and those who have taken up the role of moms — these special women, who are our greatest inspiration, source of love, and encouragement.While on this day, we explicitly celebrate all mothers — in truth every day is mother’s day!

Today we write you from Tallahassee, and ask you to join us in congratulating the distinguished jurist and dear friend — The Honorable Justice Barbara Lagoa on her historic investiture as the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.

Today, we reflect and give thanks for the outstanding work of Branches’ and great success of their 16th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Dinner & Auction.On Saturday, Marile, our children, parents and I joined our extended Branches family in supporting their life-changing work — “to serve, educate and inspire people through student, family and financial stability services in partnership with our communities”.

First, County leaders remain united to ensure citizens’ full access to justice by reaching a milestone in the competitive process to construct of a new civil and probate courthouse to replace the beloved but rapidly deteriorating Dade County Courthouse.

Today, Marile, our kids and I are joining with millions of people around the world in taking part in Earth Day. We invite you to celebrate with us by making a “special act of earth-kindness” — by supporting our The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and ensure that our park system thrives for us and future generations.

We hope our newest #ThankfulThursday finds you well.Today, we reflect and express our gratitude for the generosity and outpouring of support for our Archbishop Thomas Wenski and the 8th Annual Cheers to Charity, benefiting the charitable works of our Archdiocese of Miami.This past Sunday, Marile, our kids, and I were blessed to once again participate with fellow South Florida parishioners alongside close friends, clients & colleagues.