[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING PETTY OFFICER KWAME KUSI-APPIAH AS THE 2020 MARGARET 
                        FLOWERS AWARD RECIPIENT

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Petty Officer Kwame 
Kusi-Appiah as the 2020 Margaret Flowers Award recipient. This award 
goes to military members who have served their communities, apart from 
their active duty capacity. Petty Officer Kusi-Appiah is a member of 
the United States Navy, as well as an upstanding citizen of Florida's 
First Congressional District.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the bravest 
individuals in our nation. Our district has been gifted with a 
population that is deeply rooted in military service. Petty Officer 
Kusi-Appiah has shown his willingness to serve our nation through his 
service with the Navy, being the Leading Petty Officer for the Blue 
Angels' Supply Department, as well as his willing to serve the 
community around him.
  Petty Officer Kusi-Appiah was the Detachment Leading Petty Officer 
for the 2019 Winter Training Detachment, and supported 32 different 
sites during the year. Even though he was on the road for much of the 
year, he devoted 525 hours to the local Big Brothers program, the 
United Service Organization, and local elementary Schools. He has also 
been the mentor to a local second grade student. In addition to 
volunteering, Petty Officer Kusi-Appiah is the command organizing and 
certifying official for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, 
coordinating over 3,000 hours of service to the community and producing 
7 awards.
  For all of his admirable contributions to our community, I am truly 
proud to have Petty Officer Kusi-Appiah as a constituent of Florida's 
First Congressional District.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Petty Officer Kwame Kusi-Appiah for his many 
accomplishments, and his commitment to altruism and excellence in our 
district. I thank him for all of his service and wish him all the best 
for his continued success.

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