[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 16 (Monday, February 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MR. DANNIEL J. PETRO, RECIPIENT OF THE FIRST INAUGURAL DANNIEL 
          J. PETRO--``THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF WEST ORANGE'' AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2013

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this 
opportunity to recognize a close friend of mine and a highly 
accomplished leader in the electrical contracting field. Mr. Danniel J. 
Petro is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bright Future 
Electric, LLC, and he is a devoted servant to the Central Florida 
community.
  Dan began his electrician career as an Apprentice Electrician for 
Indiana University in the early 1960's. In 1965, after completing his 
training and passing his journeyman qualifications test, Dan became 
supervisor of his father's company, Petro Electric.
  Relocating to Florida in 1970, Dan began working for Orange County 
Schools as an Area Lead Electrician until 1973 when he acquired his 
Florida Master Electrician License and joined the Local 606 while 
working with Fishbach & Moore. Continuing his education, Dan earned his 
Florida Teaching Certificate in 1975 and started an electrician program 
for Westside Vo-Tech. After several years of teaching others, Dan took 
his talent and founded Amber Electric in 1979.
  Amber Electric became known for its quality and reliable service, and 
under his leadership, grew into a multi-million dollar company which 
was sold in 1998 to Integrated Electrical Services, IES, based out of 
Houston, Texas. In the Amber Electric and IES merger, Dan joined IES as 
one of their Founding Partners and as the Regional Operating Officer 
for the State of Florida.
  After 17 years of partnership, Dan resigned from his post as 
President of Eastern Operations for IES in 2005. In 2006, Dan, Roger 
Scroggins and Allen McMain founded Bright Future Electric, LLC, with 
offices located in Florida and Alabama.
  Throughout his long career, Dan has established an impressive and 
storied history of involvement in the Central Florida community. He has 
served many boards and committees, including the Florida State 
Department of Education Advisory Committee and the West Orange Chamber 
of Commerce, where he formally served as Chairman and currently serves 
as a trustee. Due to his leadership in the community, he has also 
received many awards and recognitions for his efforts including the 
Florida Association of Electrical Contractors, FAEC, Lifetime 
Achievement Award and on several occasions the FAEC Man of the Year 
Award.
  Dan has been a constant source of support for our community. He has 
promoted an array of community associations including, the Florida 
Department of Community Affairs, West Orange Boys and Girls Club, 
Friends of Lake Apopka, Oakland Nature Preserve, Health Alliance Family 
Care Center, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, and Winter Garden 
Rotary Club. His generous spirit is an example of the life-changing 
impact a dedicated leader can have on individual lives and a community.
  On February 7, 2013, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce will be 
honoring Mr. Petro with the first inaugural Danniel J. Petro--``The 
Bright Future of West Orange'' Award at the Annual Big Orange Awards 
Reception in West Orange County. Through his investment in the 
community, he has created opportunities and served others in our 
community in a way that keeps our futures bright. There is no doubt 
that this prestigious award deserves to bear Dan's name.
  On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, I am honored to 
recognize Dan for the devotion with which he serves our community. His 
commitment to excellence, leadership and service is to be admired, and 
his example inspires others to follow in his footsteps.

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