[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 72 (Friday, April 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING KEITH VICK

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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 that have been made in our community by one of my 
constituents, Keith Vick, an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity 
of Citrus County since 2022. In his first full year as a core 
construction volunteer, Mr. Vick has already made an immense impact. He 
believes in providing a hand-up, not a hand out to partner families. As 
a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired first responder, Mr. Vick has 
contributed 434 hours of volunteer time. He leads by example!
  Mr. Vick has become a favorite of the family partners because of his 
compassion and willingness to share the skills he has acquired 
throughout life. As each home is completed, Mr. Vick takes it upon 
himself to go through the final checklist, or ``punch list'', to make 
sure homes are finished to the high standards set by Habitat. Each day 
Keith is out there, he's always in a great mood and ready to work and 
help others. He's around enough to know what needs to be done each day. 
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 Mr. Vick has made a profoundly positive impact on 
our community, and I am grateful for his service.

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