[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING LOWELL STANBERRY

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lowell Stanberry, a 
good friend and great American who has dedicated his life to helping 
others and fighting for what he believes.
  Lowell is a legend in Dade City, Florida, which I formerly 
represented. He has worked hard his entire life and has been vitally 
important to the city's economic prosperity. He has volunteered in 
various capacities for numerous volunteer, civic, and philanthropic 
organizations which work to improve the lives of those who have lived 
in Lowell's community.
  Lowell also has been a lifelong conservative. He was a Republican 
long before it was politically-expedient. ``I think politics is kind of 
like religion,'' he says. ``If you were born a Republican, I think you 
die a Republican.''
  He certainly has made his mark on local, state, and national 
politics. He helped make the Pasco County Republican Party what it is 
today. He has helped elect numerous public officials. I am unsure 
whether I would have won my first congressional election had it not 
been for Lowell's support. He also has been actively involved in other 
gubernatorial and presidential campaigns in Florida.
  The East Pasco Republican Club recently honored Lowell with its 
Lincoln Heritage Award, which the group gives to an outstanding 
individual who upholds the ideals of service and intelligent 
compassion. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient than Lowell 
Stanberry.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to call Lowell a friend and 
fellow Republican. He has taught everyone with whom he has come into 
contact the importance of charity and of maintaining the courage of 
your convictions.

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