[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING AGOSTINA ``STINA'' D'UVA FOR 22 YEARS OF SERVICE AS 
         PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere appreciation 
that I recognize Agostina ``Stina'' D'Uva for her leadership and 
service to the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. After more than 22 
years of service, Stina will retire at the end of this year in December 
2023.
  In December 2001, Stina became the President and CEO of the West 
Orange Chamber of Commerce. For the past 22 years she has led the West 
Orange Chamber of Commerce to support the business community through 
advocacy, networking opportunities, educational programs, and economic 
development which have impacted our community for the better. Her 
endeavors have enabled the West Orange Chamber of Commerce to grow into 
one of the strongest, most respected Chambers in the state of Florida.
  Under Stina's direction, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce has 
created and organized many events for members and the community 
including Best Fest--The Taste of West Orange, Celebrating 
Extraordinary Women, the Tour de Chamber bicycle event, and Brewing Up 
Business. She has also been a catalyst with the Chamber in supporting 
children and their education for many years. The Chamber has been 
recognized by Orange County Public Schools for its commitment with 
several awards including Student of Achievement and Renown (SOAR) and 
the West Orange Program for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs (WOPTE).
  Throughout her leadership, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce has 
garnered many local and statewide certifications and honors, including 
Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Chamber of the Year in 
2009, 2012 and 2015. Individually, she received recognition in 
September 2023 as the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals 
Executive of the Year.
  Stina has been an integral leader throughout the Central Florida 
community for decades. She has served her community in many capacities 
including as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for Orange County, on the 
Orange County Charter Review Commission, and as Chairwoman of the 
Health Central Foundation Board. Additionally, in 2007, she was 
recognized as Orange County District 1 Citizen of the Year and was 
awarded the 2013 Central Florida Women's League Heart of Florida Woman 
Award. In 2014, she was elected to and continues to serve on the 
MetroWest Master Association Board of Directors. As a parent, she was 
the President of both the MetroWest Elementary School PTA and the Gotha 
Middle School PTSA and was also a founding member and President of the 
Olympia High School PTSA.
  It is a privilege to congratulate and applaud my friend Stina on her 
hard work and many contributions to the Central Florida community and 
wish her a well-deserved retirement. May her commitment to excellence, 
leadership and service inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

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