[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H556-H557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING RANDALL WISE

  (Mr. GAETZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and remember the life 
of one of northwest Florida's great public servants, my friend and one 
of my mentors, Mayor Randall Wise.

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  Mayor Randall Wise was born in 1930 in Niceville, Florida, and spent 
his entire life as a dedicated servant to our town. He began his career 
in service in the 1950s as a member of the city council.
  In 1971, he was appointed to the position of mayor, and to the day of 
his death, he served as mayor. He was one of the longest serving public 
officials in America, and he was the longest serving mayor in the State 
of Florida. His leadership reverberated throughout many projects in our 
community, including a senior center, a library, and more.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I recognize 
this remarkable man for his selfless service to our community, his 
State, and our Nation. I am grateful for his lasting contributions to 
our town.

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