[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E248]
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              RECOGNIZING GREG FIRST OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Greg First of Dade City, FL. for most of his life, Greg has been 
a faithful servant to his community; volunteering himself to many 
causes which have helped to enrich the lives of many.
  Born to Jimmy and Mary First in Bedford, Ohio, Mr. First moved to 
Zephyrhills with his family at the age of 10. After graduating from 
Zephyrhills High School, he attended the University of Maryland and 
served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972.
  Mr. First has volunteered himself, quite literally, having donated a 
total of 16 gallons of blood while director of public relations for 
Blood Net, in addition to volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Relay for 
Life, and a local Hospice. He has kept up the spirits of Zephyrhills 
residents as an announcer for Main Street Parades and high school 
football games. A three-time president of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. 
First has been a Christian Radio DJ, a lifetime Am Vet Member, and he 
even started his own local news website, ``What's Up Zephyrhills?''
  Madam Speaker, on February 26, the Conservative Club of East Pasco 
will honor Greg's achievements with the Lincoln Heritage Award. I ask 
you to join me today to honor him on the floor of this house. May we 
all give back to our communities as much as Mr. First has.

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