Lazo had previously served in a variety of other roles, including second vice president.

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Castro also announced Sunday that Esteban Lazo Hernandez, 68, would assume the role of president of the National Assembly.

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Lead author Jeffrey Lazo, an NCAR scientist, pointed out that this study was an initial estimate that did not measure the extreme weather events of 2011.

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Pop Warner recently suspending Southbridge Coach Scott Lazo and Tantasqua Coach Erik Iller for the remainder of the season and on probation through the end of the 2013 season.

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