[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1378]
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                      HONORING GEORGE STEINBRENNER

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
George Steinbrenner. While he is readily associated with the 
accomplishments of the New York Yankees under his ownership, I would 
like to recognize his incredible contributions to the Tampa Bay area.
  In the 1970s, Mr. Steinbrenner chose to call Tampa his home, but he 
did much more than just reside there. While George Steinbrenner's name 
is apparent throughout the Tampa Bay area--prominently displayed on the 
Yankees spring training stadium--his generosity and contributions reach 
much further than the eye can see.
  Much of Mr. Steinbrenner's generosity revolved around bettering the 
lives of youth. In 1981, he developed the Gold Shield Foundation to 
assist dependents of fallen law enforcement officials and firefighters 
both in their immediate time of need and with higher education costs.
  He is also widely known for his contributions to the Boys and Girls 
Club, youth baseball organizations, the Pediatric Emergency Center at 
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, and numerous other organizations 
across the region.
  I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Steinbrenner, and his impact on 
our community is immeasurable. Through his contributions, countless 
lives have been changed for the better. The effects of his generosity 
are sweeping and the effects will likely be visible for generations to 
come.
  It is my honor to recognize Mr. Steinbrenner before the House of 
Representatives for his great generosity in building Tampa Bay 
communities.

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