[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING DR. SAM E. SCOLARO

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to highlight in memoriam the 
legacy of Dr. Sam Scolaro, a respected pillar in Florida 15th 
District's medical community, and a devoted husband and loving father 
who kept his promise to God to serve his patients until the day that he 
died, a promise fulfilled when COVID-19 took his life in August.
  Dr. Scolaro graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963, earned his 
undergraduate degree from USF in 1967 and, after earning his medical 
degree, started his medical practice in 1972 in Brandon-Valrico.
  For 48 years, he served in many community roles while caring for 
patients, including as president of both the Brandon Chamber of 
Commerce and the Missing Children's Help Center, and as a Brandon 
Hospital founding member. His mark on our community will not be 
forgotten.
  Dr. Scolaro extended his passion for medicine and helping others by 
mentoring generations of medical students.
  To his beloved wife of 53 years, Janie, and his two daughters, 
Stephanie and Jennifer, our district and community mourn the loss of 
Sam. May his memory and sacrifice be a reminder of his love for family 
and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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