[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 68 (Thursday, April 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E483-E484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              LARRY KIKER

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2019

  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Lee 
County Commissioner Larry Kiker, who passed away early Tuesday, April 
23 at Hope Hospice.
  Mr. Kiker grew up in Clovis, New Mexico and moved to Southwest 
Florida two decades ago. After moving to Florida, he became a charter 
boat captain and then owned and operated a Fort Myers Beach realty 
company with his beloved wife, Paula.
  Larry was first elected to the county commission in 2012--defeating a 
24-year incumbent commissioner--and won re-election in 2016. Prior to 
his service as commissioner, Mr. Kiker had a long career in managing 
customer service at several high-tech companies, and served as a Fort 
Myers Beach Town Councilman and as mayor. Larry's leadership and team 
building skills were well recognized by his peers and the citizens of 
Southwest Florida.
  Larry served our community with honor. We are all grateful for his 
contributions and commitment to our community. His passion, intellect, 
and wit will be long remembered, and

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greatly missed. Our prayers are with his wife, Paula, and his entire 
family.

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