[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2001]
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            HONORING FRANK BIERWILER OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
a great public servant, a charitable giver, and a selfless hero in my 
Fifth Congressional District, Mr. Frank Bierwiler.
  Frank Bierwiler first served his community in New York for many years 
as a State Police Officer. Then, after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis 
in 1974 forced him to retire from the force, Frank Bierwiler pledged to 
do something good with his life.
  It was a few years later, Mr. Speaker that he moved to Florida and 
started DayStar Hope Center, an organization giving food, clothing, and 
assistance with bills to central Floridians in need.
  For nearly 20 years, the center has served as an example of the power 
and impact of benevolence and kindness. Its doors have welcomed 
thousands of Floridians in need and Mr. Bierwiler's perseverance and 
generosity have for so long ensured that those doors stay open.
  Unfortunately, after 20 years of helping so many, the DayStar Hope 
Center is closing.
  While it is unfortunate that the center is ceasing operations, many 
other charitable organizations, came into existence because of the 
success of the DayStar Hope Center. Frank's leadership fostered these 
other organizations and he always worked well with them.
  I want to take this opportunity today to first commend Frank 
Bierwiler for his work in my district and to, second, draw attention to 
the extraordinary things can happen when one determined, individual 
pledges himself to greatness.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all of my colleagues in this body to join 
me in honoring Frank Bierwiler and offering our sincere admiration for 
his work, life and accomplishments.

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