[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 212 (Wednesday, December 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 13TH ANNUAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 8, 2021

  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, on December 18, 2021, Brevard County 
families, businesses and local community organizations will gather to 
celebrate the 13th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza.
  Having become one of the largest Christmas celebrations on the Space 
Coast, this year's event will be bigger and better than ever, promising 
a place for family and friends to partake in a wide variety of holiday 
festivities to get them in the Christmas spirit.
  This year's event will take place at Fred Poppe Regional Park in Palm 
Bay from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and will be completely free of charge 
thanks to over 60 local businesses and organizations. As a 
demonstration of love, The House, Eastwind Pentecostal, Victory in 
Christ Jesus, Elevation, Center of Love Church, Grace Bible, Jornada al 
Cielo, Church on the Rock, His Place Ministries, Christ is the Answer 
(CITA), Bay West, and Wings of Grace have all united to bring the 13th 
Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza to our City and County.
  Because of their generous contributions, families will be able to 
enjoy food galore, ride horses, and see live entertainment. This year's 
Family Christmas Extravaganza will even feature God in a Box production 
by ANEW Life International, a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament by Court 
Kingz, and an acrobatic show by Cirque Adventure.
  The House of Palm Bay, City of Palm Bay Parks and Recreation, along 
with several community business partners such as Thrifty Specialty 
Produce, Chick-Fil-A, Gator Automotive, Ben & Jerry's, The Source, and 
Dignity Foods are just among the few names of many we must thank for 
providing the venue and resources to make the celebration 
unforgettable.
  Senior Pastor Ken Delgado of the House at Palm Bay said in 
anticipation of the event, ``With today's news being filled with 
division, contention and expressions of hatred, it is exciting to see 
the City of Palm Bay, along with its businesses and citizens, create an 
event where love, joy and peace is expressed. The Family Christmas 
Extravaganza is the greatest expression that so many people yearn for 
and is what the angels proclaimed at the birth of Jesus saying, `Peace 
and good will towards all men.' ''
  The City of Palm Bay issued a proclamation in support for this year's 
celebration, proclaiming December 18, 2021, Family Christmas 
Extravaganza Day.
  The spirit of the holidays is all about giving and spending time with 
loved ones. This year's Extravaganza brings our community together to 
remind us of that.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting all those who are doing 
their part to spread the Christmas spirit this holiday season and those 
who have worked so hard to make the 13th Annual Family Christmas 
Extravaganza possible.

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