[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E985]
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          RECOGNIZING THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE FUTCH FAMILY

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I would like to recognize Dawn 
Futch, her husband Mike Futch, and their daughter Stephanie Futch for 
their charitable service towards the people of Brevard County. After 
the sudden and tragic passing of Dawn and Mike's son Michael-Gene, the 
Futch family created the Michael-Gene Kids Basketball Foundation.
  When Michael-Gene Futch passed away in November of 2010, his family 
requested basketballs instead of flowers due to Michael-Gene's love of 
the sport. When over 1,500 basketballs came, the Futch family decided 
to donate those basketballs to underprivileged children in Brevard 
County.
  This charitable donation led to the creation of the Michael-Gene Kids 
Basketball Foundation, which aims to help underprivileged families. 
Since the Foundation was formed, it has grown far past donations of 
basketballs. While continuing basketball donations year-round, the 
Futch Foundation also hosts a back-to-school drive, sponsor-a-family 
thanksgiving, and a gift drive for the holiday season.
  The Futch Family also holds an annual black-tie affair to raise money 
for charity. The Futch family plans to continue their many years of 
charity work for the children of Brevard County.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing the Futch family and saluting their selfless 
service. The Michael-Gene Kids Basketball Foundation is an inspiration 
and blessing to underprivileged children, and families in our 
community.

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