[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 61 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JOEL FURNARI

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
person who has touched the lives of countless young people across South 
Florida, and continues to shine a light on the cause of empowering our 
youth through better guidance and support.
  For almost three decades, Joel Furnari has served as the Athletic 
Director at South Dade Senior High School in Homestead, FL, and has 
continued to impact the lives of student-athletes both on the field and 
off. Mr. Furnari was sure to make a holistic impact on South Dade, 
doing everything from bringing the school to have a top Athletic 
Department, to helping many student-athletes enter college. As Mr. 
Furnari prepares to retire, he is commemorated for his dedication to 
our youth, and the great and lasting impact he has made on the South 
Florida community.
  Mr. Joel Furnari serves as an exemplar person for serving and 
enriching the lives of others, and has undoubtedly earned our 
community's respect and gratitude.

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