[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING HERNANDO COUNTY RESIDENTS

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible 
effort of my Hernando County constituents from Brooksville, Florida, 
who mobilized rapidly under the skillful leadership of Hernando County 
Sheriff Al Nienhuis to search for 2-year-old JJ Rowland, who went 
missing 24 hours earlier.
  Against all hope, Sheriff Nienhuis and his team of dedicated 
professionals coordinated a colossal effort with hundreds of volunteers 
in their search for little JJ.
  Through the powers of prayer and the remarkable instincts of 
volunteer Roy Link, a retired marine, the sweet, precious child was 
found safe and sound deep in the woods, a mile and a half from the home 
he wandered from. What a miracle, Mr. Speaker.
  I am so proud and honored to represent this loving and faithful 
community.
  God bless them all.
  I thank all who prayed for this wonderful little boy.

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