[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING BRIAN AND STEPHANIE BRIJBAG

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
unique contributions made to our community by my constituents, Brian 
and Stephanie Brijbag. In honor of their daughter who has autism, the 
couple created the Brijbag Family Foundation which has started a 
project called Rachel's Room. These rooms were designed with the input 
of a certified behavioral analyst who helps create safe and supportive 
learning environments for children with special needs. It is a pro-
active approach to helping all kids maximize their potential while also 
enabling teachers to engage learners in a more functional space. The 
feedback and positive results stemming from this project have been 
phenomenal. Schools and other organizations have requesting access to a 
replicated version of Rachel's Room. Brian and Stephanie have also 
purchased $1.6 million worth of medical debt to help improve the lives 
of families in Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando who were struggling with the 
burden of medical debt. The Brijbag family is incredibly generous with 
their time, talents and treasure.
  It is clear that Mr. and Mrs. Brijbag has made a profoundly positive 
impact on our community, and I am grateful for their service.

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