[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING FLARA PRESIDENT TONY FRANSETTA

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of myself 
and Congressmen Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, and Patrick Murphy, to 
recognize retiring FLARA President Tony Fransetta for his leadership 
and public service.
  FLARA, the Florida Alliance of Retired Americans, represents the best 
interests of retired Floridians and stands in support of working 
families. As President, Tony has led the organization in its fight to 
protect the health and economic security of seniors throughout the 
state of Florida. His energetic leadership of FLARA helped expand the 
organization, increasing membership from 37,000 to 217,000 during his 
tenure. Tony leaves behind an influential legacy in which future 
leaders of FLARA will strive to follow.
  Commissioner Melissa McKinlay is declaring Tuesday, December 6th as 
Tony Fransetta Day in Palm Beach County to recognize Tony's leadership 
and advocacy. We would like to join the Commissioner and our friends 
back in Florida in honoring, celebrating, and thanking Tony for his 
service protecting and advancing the interests of our communities.
  Tony is a great role model for Floridians, and we are pleased to 
honor him today and wish him the best in his retirement.

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