[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
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                        RECOGNIZING MATTHEW HARE

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
service of one of my constituents, Lt. Matthew Hare, of the Inverness 
Fire Department. For the past three years, the Inverness Fire 
Department has been going through a rebuilding phase. Lt. Hare has been 
a vital part of this process and has been the go-to guy for any project 
that needs to be completed. He is constantly working to improve his 
skills and further his education. His excellent work ethic has allowed 
him to become one of the department leaders and he is a role model to 
his peers. Lt. Hare operates in a manner that brings great credit to 
himself, his family, the City, and the citizens he serves.
  These are just a few examples of the hard work, dedication, eagerness 
to help, and servant leadership that Lt. Hare exhibits every day when 
he goes to work. He is a shining example of what it means to be an 
Inverness First Responder. His work ethic should be a benchmark for 
which other first responders should strive to attain. It is evident 
that Lt. Hare has made a profoundly positive impact on our community 
and is qualified to be recognized as a First Responder of the Year for 
Florida's 12th Congressional District.

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