[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ANTONELLA ROCCO

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2023

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the service and 
accomplishments of Antonella Rocco, my fellow who has served Florida's 
24th Congressional District over the last year.
  Antonella is an environmentalist dedicated to fighting for clean 
water, clean air, and a healthy environment. While in my office, 
Antonella has pushed my environmental agenda to great lengths--from 
drafting legislation to acknowledge climate change and its impact on 
our homes to researching environmental data, Antonella has prioritized 
the health of our communities.
  Antonella is a force in environmental policy. Her passion has been 
powerful over the last year as we have fought for the health of 
underserved and disadvantaged communities. Her commitment to 
environmental justice has included advocating to move Miami-Dade to 
safer water systems and bringing attention to Biscayne Bay and nuclear 
plants located close to the district. Antonella's environmental 
advocacy has been a lifelong mission of hers.
  From dedicating her birthday to raising money for water and wildlife 
protection, working with a team of ecologists to produce hydrologic and 
ground-elevation data for the Everglades, and presenting her research 
at the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration conference, Antonella's 
selfless acts will always shine through.
  Antonella has and will continue to make a difference and leave her 
mark on environmental policy as she continues to fight for our future.
  On behalf of Florida's 24th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Antonella Rocco for her dedication to 
a healthy planet and selfless dedication to a brighter future for all.

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