[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1085]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHNNY WINTERS

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2002

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mr. Johnny 
Winters for his longtime and selfless commitment to the South Florida 
community. Mr. Winters is the founder and executive director of Get Out 
And Live (GOAL), Inc., which has provided 30 exceedingly accomplished 
years of social, educational, cultural and religious activities for 
homebound handicapped adults.
  Mr. Winters' tremendous entrepreneurship and dedication have resulted 
in the servicing of over 50 handicapped clients and a nationwide 
membership of over 4,000.
  He is an awe-inspiring motivational speaker to handicapped and non-
handicapped students in private and public schools. His compassion 
extends to educating students in special education classes to prepare 
them for future challenges. He has also made radio appearances on the 
Larry King Talk Show to further his cause.
  It is not surprising that Mr. Winters' humanitarianism has been 
recognized on several occasions. His work has been acknowledged with 
awards from numerous fraternal, civic, religious and governmental 
organizations. For example, on February 27, 1988 he was the honored 
guest at the Miami Shores Mayor's Ball, where he received the Mayor's 
Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Handicapped People of Miami 
Shores. He has also received the Legion of Honor Award from the Miami 
Shores Kiwanis Club.
  Recently, the city and citizens of North Miami celebrated Mr. 
Winters' humanitarian commitment by proclaiming Sunday, April 21, 2002, 
``Johnny Winters Day''. I ask my colleagues to join with me in 
congratulating Mr. Johnny Winters for his outstanding service to our 
community. We are fortunate to have noble citizens like him to provide 
essential services and support to our society.

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