[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
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 RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL BEEDIE'S SERVICE TO FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 11, 2022

  Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I want to honor the legacy of Michael 
Beedie, who has recently announced his departure as Fort Walton Beach, 
Florida's City Manager. Michael has been serving Fort Walton Beach--the 
city he was born and raised in--since 2005, when he started as City 
Engineer. As a licensed engineer in the State of Florida with a 
background in Civil Engineering, Michael is a perfect example of the 
exceptional value someone brings to the community through dedicated 
service. After four years of service as the City Engineer, Michael 
became the Engineering & Utility Services Director, overseeing city 
employees spanning the areas of code enforcement, construction 
services, facilities maintenance, engineering, and more.
  Michael possesses exceptional vigor, dedication, and successful 
management skills that resulted in his promotion to City Manager in 
2012. Since then, he has served his community for more than ten years. 
His work to improve the city's recreational facilities, expand 
development, promote efficiency, and responsibly manage the city's 
budget is exemplary.
  While he will not be in City Hall to oversee the completion of his 
latest work, Fort Walton Beach is destined for success in the many 
years ahead. I am proud to have worked with Michael for many years in 
many roles. He has the heart of a servant and the brain of a curious 
innovator. I am as proud to wish him well as I have been to call him a 
neighbor and friend.

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