[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 176 (Tuesday, October 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ALAN LEVY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2020

  Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of my dear friend, and pillar of the South Florida community, 
Alan Levy. Alan called Fort Lauderdale home for more than 70 years and 
was the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Great 
American Farms, a Pompano Beach-based agricultural marketing firm. He 
passed away on October 7, 2020, at the age of 80.
  Alan was a selfless leader who served on numerous nonprofit boards 
and was a passionate supporter of HANDY, a nonprofit that serves at-
risk youth in South Florida. He dedicated a large portion of his life 
to helping youth and families in our community by ensuring they had 
every opportunity to succeed, serving as a beacon of hope for the less 
fortunate.
  His dedication and passion for nonprofit organizations was beyond 
compare. Once he was asked, if he could wave a magic wand and do two 
things for Broward County what would they be? Alan responded by saying 
he ``wanted to strengthen our educational system from early childhood 
all the way through to universities.'' He continued by saying, ``Seeing 
is believing. We can't just sit here and wait for somebody else to do 
it. You've got to get behind it, make the decision that you are going 
to make it happen, believe in it, and have a passion for its success.''
  Madam Speaker, Alan did just that, he supported our community, 
believed in all of us, and because of that unyielding passion, ensured 
our success and the success of generations to come. It is true that our 
community has lost a hero, but it is undoubtedly the case that we are 
better for having had Alan in our lives. I will miss him dearly. I 
extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, Marsha, and his children, 
Eric and Hope. I pray they find comfort during this extremely difficult 
time. May Alan's life and legacy live on for generations to come

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