[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 187 (Wednesday, November 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1565-E1566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE TENTH ANNUAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2018

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, on December 15, 2018, Brevard County 
families, businesses and local community organizations will gather 
together to celebrate the Tenth Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza. 
This wonderful event, which will take place at Fred Poppe Regional Park 
in Palm Bay, FL, will provide an uplifting message of hope and future 
during this Christmas season.
  The House Church, the City of Palm Bay Parks & Recreation, Gator 
Automotive, Thrifty Produce, Chick-Fil-A, and Church on the Rock, 
Elevation Church, Calvary Chapel Melbourne, Discover Life Church, 
Victory Church, Jornada Church, Bay West Church, Victory in Christ 
Church, and several other business partners have recognized the 
importance of

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providing a positive venue for residents and children to celebrate 
Christmas. There is no cost to attend the Family Christmas Extravaganza 
as everything is absolutely FREE to the public. The sponsors of this 
annual event have committed to serving others during this Christmas 
season and that's what makes the Family Christmas Extravaganza so 
special.
  The Heritage High School and Bayside High School Marching Bands will 
be performing along with local band members. This year the Family 
Christmas Extravaganza will feature Beckah Shae, a popular American 
Christian-pop-worship singer-songwriter. ``I am excited and honored to 
participate in such a worthwhile event, and I am grateful to be able to 
bring my talents to share with the community with a message of Hope,'' 
said Shae.
  Senior Pastor Ken Delgado of The House at Palm Bay said: ``With 
today's news being filled with division, contention and expressions of 
hatred, it is exciting to see the City of Palm Bay, along with the 
city's businesses and the citizens, create an event where love, joy and 
peace are expressed. The Family Christmas Extravaganza is the greatest 
expression that so many people yearn for, and is what the angels 
proclaimed at the birth of Jesus, saying `Peace and good will towards 
all men'.''
  This year the City of Palm Bay issued a proclamation designating 
December 15, 2018 Family Christmas Extravaganza Day. Mayor William 
Capote said: ``The Family Christmas Extravaganza is a wonderful annual 
tradition in the great City of Palm Bay. I am proud to be the Mayor of 
a City where groups like The House church spend so much time and energy 
selflessly giving back to our community. The House has captured the 
giving spirit of the holiday season with this event, providing a day of 
celebration and Christmas joy completely free of charge. I've seen the 
positive impact of the Extravaganza over the years and I am excited to 
see this event continue to grow!''
  Reverend Rob Medina, Director of Ministries at The House at Palm Bay 
said: ``The Family Christmas Extravaganza has exponentially grown 
throughout the years because of the collaboration of so many entities. 
The template we use of partnership with Government, Churches, and 
Businesses should be replicated throughout our nation and moreover the 
entire globe. It is an outstanding example of sharing the Christmas 
Spirit as we acknowledge the Greatest Gift freely given to mankind. We 
celebrate the birth of Jesus, so we proudly say Happy Birthday Jesus.''
  Many communities across our great nation have seized upon this 
opportunity to spread the Christmas spirit, through good deeds and 
charitable acts. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting these great 
Americans and in congratulating all those who have worked so hard to 
make the Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza possible.

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