[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 69 (Thursday, April 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E339-E340]
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                        RECOGNIZING CAROL SMITH

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 2025

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions that Carol Smith has made to our community through her 
work with New Beginnings Youth Shelter, which serves homeless kids aged 
10-17 who are between foster homes, abandoned, or homeless. The whole 
team jumps in to take care of the kids that have no one else looking 
out for them. They teach kids structure, respect, understanding and so 
much more in a loving environment. The team really cares, and each 
member is deeply invested in the kids' long-term success.
  It is clear Carol Smith has made a profoundly positive impact on our 
community, and I am grateful for her service. May we all strive to 
serve our communities with the same dedication and humility.

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