[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 72 (Friday, April 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING KATHLEEN COSSEY

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 26, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
unique contributions made to our community by one of my constituents, 
Kathleen Cossey. Since 1990, Kathleen, has been helping vulnerable 
children and has made a lasting imprint on the lives of the kids she 
has worked with. From 1990-2008, Kathleen volunteered 40-60 hours per 
week as a Guardian Ad Litem. She spent time with the kids assigned to 
her and advocated on their behalf within the judicial system. Since 
2009, Kathleen has been volunteering with two other non-profits serving 
at-risk children in Citrus County, Voices for Children and Jessie's 
Place. Kathleen prides herself on being a consistent presence in the 
lives of the children she works with. She goes above and beyond in 
everything she does for both organizations. Kathleen is an invaluable 
volunteer in both organizations she serves. Part of what makes our 
country so great is the willingness of ordinary Americans to go above 
and beyond to selflessly give back to others. Volunteerism is one of 
the cornerstones of our society and part of the fabric that unites us.
  It is clear that Ms. Cossey has made a profoundly positive impact on 
our community, and I am grateful for her service.

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