Recognizing Orlando

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the place I get to call home and serve--the 407, known as the City Beautiful.

From its charming mom-and-pop shops to world-class attractions, the success of our city is a testament to the incredible and unwavering spirit of our community.

Orlando is a place like no other.

At the heart of our city is a thriving small business community whose passion and dedication are felt by everyone they serve, especially when it comes to Orlando's amazing and diverse food scene.

As we celebrate the spirit of community, pride, and support that defines the 407, let us reaffirm our commitment to its continued success by uplifting our local businesses.

In supporting them, we ensure that Orlando remains not just a place full of potential but a city that can truly thrive. Recognizing Extraordinary Black Luminaries

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize extraordinary Black luminaries from around central Florida and their achievements and contributions to our city.

Their dedication shapes our everyday history, reminding us to uphold Black voices in government, community, business, and all spaces of power.

I recognize: Carolyn Fennell, Shanta Barton-Stubbs, Ms. Mary Maxwell, Reginald B. McGill, Tanisha Nunn Gary, Joseph Caesar, Reverend James T. Morris, Ronald O. Rogers, and Thomas Chatmon.

I am reading their names into the Congressional Record today because nobody can erase their contributions to building a better central Florida. Honoring Bob Graham

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because yesterday the State of Florida and our entire Nation lost a dedicated servant, Senator, Governor, respectable statesman, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bob Graham.

Bob Graham dedicated his life to public service. He dedicated his life to the people, and he was a champion for all of us.

From his work on protecting the Everglades and fighting for our environment to fighting for education and opportunity for all students to even teaching citizenship before he was elected at Miami-Dade County High School, Bob Graham's legacy can be seen everywhere across the State of Florida and in all of us. He truly represented a time in Florida politics that we could all be proud of. Recognizing Four Extraordinary Women for Women's History Month

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor four extraordinary women for their impact on central Florida and beyond.

Their tireless efforts, unwavering determination, and profound achievements have shaped our local history and continue to inspire generations to come.

We honor them for their strength of character, unwavering spirit, and profound influence that they have on our community.

These women are: Graciela Noriega Jacoby, chief operating officer of Heart of Florida United Way; Dr. Marie Jose Francois, founder of the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention; Pastor Sharon Y. Rule, founder and pastor of Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center; and Oncantho Am, associate general counsel at the University of Central Florida.

I want to celebrate these women and all that they have done for our community. Honoring Sheila DiCiccio

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Winter Park's new mayor, Sheila DeCiccio.

Winter Park is a historic and unique community in my district filled with charm and beauty that attracts new visitors but has fostered a deep sense of community for many of central Florida's residents.

Mayor DeCiccio is a longtime Winter Park resident and has always put her community first by volunteering, sitting on the city's board of commissioners, and now will be serving as the city of Winter Park's first woman to be mayor.

Winter Park faces unique challenges--responsible growth, affordable housing, and infrastructure improvements. But Mayor DeCiccio's deep roots in the community and her passion to tackle these challenges with her community's best interests at heart will ensure that she and the city of Winter Park are successful.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mayor DeCiccio, and I am eager to work alongside her to work for and with the people of Winter Park.

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