[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING GABE CSIZMADIA AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 
                            FOR PRIDE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Gabe Csizmadia (he/him) was born and raised 
in Hungary in a family with strong ethical and family values. He 
immigrated to the United States at the age of 20 with the desire to 
build a better life and live the American Dream.
  In 2014, Gabe earned his Master of Business Administration with 
honors from the University of Phoenix. In 2018, he began his career as 
a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kissimmee, Florida. He serves 
his local community by offering financial literacy events and helping 
clients achieve their financial goals, with an increased focus on 
serving the LGBT members of his community.
  As an active member of the Central Florida area, Gabe is a passionate 
advocate for human rights, animal welfare, and LGBT rights. Gabe 
proudly serves on the board of directors for The Pride Chamber in 
Orlando and chairs the Pride Chamber's Programming Committee with the 
mission to create and host inclusive programs and events for local LGBT 
business owners and allies. He also serves as one of the diversity and 
inclusion leaders for his region at his firm, Edward Jones, with the 
goal of raising awareness of inclusion in the workplace. His mission is 
to help create and foster an environment of belonging for all coworkers 
and to attract diverse talent to the firm.
  Gabe resides in Kissimmee and operates his Edward Jones branch in 
Orlando, Florida. In his free time, he enjoys visiting the local theme 
parks, spending time in the kitchen making his favorite meals, and 
traveling the world with his husband, Ralph.

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