[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING IRENE BURNETT

  (Mr. POSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the most competent, 
respected, and effective advocate for children and families that I have 
ever known, someone who has made a difference in the lives of countless 
Space Coast families, Irene Burnett.
  When the space center was developed in the early 1960s, there were 
almost no social services, so Irene was brought in to lead the Human 
Planning Council.
  Irene devoted herself to serving the health, mental health, and 
social needs of our communities, establishing circles of care, the 
first dental clinic, and the first legal aid society.
  Irene's philosophy was: ``We don't work with blind or disabled, we 
work with people,'' always stressing the importance of not only helping 
individuals but families as well.
  Irene exemplifies servant heart leadership. Thus, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in saluting Irene Burnett's lifetime of service.

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