[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E356-E357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING DAVID GONZALEZ

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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 in our community by one of my constituents, 
David Gonzalez, who is a valued volunteer with several community 
organizations in Hernando County and has been a long-time employee of 
our community's electric cooperative, Withlacoochee River Electric 
Cooperative. In this capacity, he has served as the face of the 
organization in the community, presenting millions of dollars if credit 
refunds to local governments and school boards. Mr. Gonzalez has also 
served in key leadership roles on the Board of Directors for several 
non-profits in Hernando with the highest levels of dedication, 
including: the Hernando Chamber of Commerce, Hernando Education 
Foundation, Hernando Economic Development Council, Oak Hill Hospital 
Board, and the United Way of Hernando Board. Whenever there has been a 
need, Mr. Gonzalez has stepped forward to address it, without concern 
for who gets the credit. A truly humble problem-solver, Mr.

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Gonzalez embodies the concept of servant leadership and has made a 
lasting impact on the organizations and communities he has served. 
While we wish him all the best in his upcoming retirement, we know that 
his departure from the cooperative will leave behind a void that will 
not easily be replaced.
  It is clear that Mr. Gonzalez has made a profoundly positive impact 
on our community, and I am grateful for his service.

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