[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2017

  Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
an important leader in our southwest Florida community.
   T. Wayne Gale serves our community as Executive Director of the Lee 
County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD), one of the largest mosquito 
control districts in the United States, with a budget of $23 million. 
LCMCD monitors threats posed by these insects and controls populations 
to reduce mosquito-borne diseases. Additionally, Mr. Gale serves as 
President of the American Mosquito Control Association.
   This is a very important role as mosquito season approaches, given 
the threat of Zika in Florida. This dangerous mosquito-borne virus can 
have devastating effects on infected individuals and presents a severe 
risk for expectant mothers. The LCMCD is proactive in spreading 
awareness to our community to make sure citizens are informed about how 
best to prevent infections, and is one of the most advanced mosquito 
control districts in the country.
   We are thankful for dedicated leaders such as Mr. Gale in our 
community, and appreciate his leadership in the mosquito control 
industry.

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