[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 72 (Friday, April 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING JACQUELINE VANDYKE

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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 of one of my constituents, Jacqueline Vandyke, a 
volunteer with the Gulf Coast Manatees Homeschool Group. Jacqueline has 
given so much of herself to make sure children in the program succeed. 
As founder of the first non-profit homeschool group in Citrus County, 
she finds fun and interactive ways for the children to learn. The 
children get to go on trips, learn hands-on life skills, all while 
making friends. She also is committed to helping install the value of 
community service in children, spearheading: food drives, feeding 
programs for the homeless, beautification of church grounds, creating 
cards for soldiers, and wrapping gifts for cancer patients. Jacqueline 
makes sure all kids get a moving up and graduation ceremony.
  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. Vandyke has made a profoundly positive impact on 
our community, and I am grateful for her service.

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