[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
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                       RECOGNIZING MARK McCLARTY

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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, 
Mark McClarty, who has been a volunteer with the non-profit, People 
Helping People (PHP) since 2023. Mark stepped up to manage the 
organization's Weekend Blessings program which provides four meals per 
weekend to children facing food insecurity. The program also feeds 
these children throughout the summer. Careful coordination with the 
Hernando County School District and other organizations is required to 
make this initiative successful, and Mark works tirelessly to get the 
job done. Mark's background in finance and his people skills are so 
incredibly valuable. He continually finds innovative ways to lower the 
costs while increasing value of the food PHP purchases for the program. 
Under his leadership, the Weekend Blessings initiative has grown, as it 
now serves an additional 150 needy children each week. The efficiencies 
he has implemented for this initiative have also been replicated within 
PHP's senior feeding program. His positive attitude is infectious.
  It is clear that Mr. McClarty has made a profoundly positive impact 
on our community, and I am grateful for his service.