DIAZ-BALART, MARIO, a Representative from Florida; born in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Fla., September 25, 1961; graduated from Miami Shores Preparatory High School, Miami Shores, Fla., 1979; attended the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.; marketing executive; member of the Florida state house of representatives, 1988-1992, 2000-2002; member of the Florida state senate, 1992-2000; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present).