[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING JOSEPH C. WEEKS, HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Joseph C. Weeks, Sr. This Friday Joe will receive the ``2009 
Great Brooksvillian of the Year Award''. Created in 2002, this award 
recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to 
the history, culture, and economy of the Brooksville community.
  Born and raised in Brooksville, Joe temporarily left his hometown to 
serve his country in World War II and to attend college at the 
University of Florida. In 1951, upon his graduation, he returned to 
Brooksville to help his brother run the family business, Weeks 
Hardware; which has been a Brooksville staple since 1916. To this date, 
Weeks Hardware is considered the oldest existing business in Hernando 
County.
  Aside from running a successful business, Mr. Weeks is a founding 
member of two prominent Brooksville organizations; the Brooksville 
Rotary Club and the Brooksville Downtown Development Organization, the 
latter of which he served as Vice-President and Treasurer. He also 
served as Vice-President and Treasurer for the Jaycees and was an 
active member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. In recognition of his 
business successes, he was awarded the Independent Businessman of the 
year by the Republican Club. Additionally, he holds the unofficial 
distinction of being the oldest living member of the local American 
Legion Chapter.
  Madam Speaker, Joseph C. Weeks, Sr. has demonstrated steadfast 
dedication to the Brooksville community. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating him on this momentous occasion.

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