[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING KATHY LOGUE

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions that Kathy Logue has made through her volunteerism at Bay 
Area Legal Services. After serving in the U.S. Army, Lt. Col. Kathy 
Logue began her career as an elementary school teacher in Chicago. A 
lifelong learner, she pursued her legal education at Chicago-Kent 
College of Law, part of the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she 
earned her law degree. Kathy was subsequently admitted to the Illinois 
Bar, practicing law for 39 years before relocating to Florida, where 
she joined the Florida Bar in 2009 and continued her legal career for 
an additional 14 years. Kathy has since retired from practicing law but 
remains active in her donation of time and legal expertise to the 
community. She is an active member of both the Illinois and Florida 
bars and remains in the retired reserves of the U.S. Army, ready to 
serve her country again if needed. Throughout her journey, Kathy has 
remained deeply committed to education and community service. Drawing 
on her experiences as a teacher, she has dedicated her retirement years 
to volunteering and substitute teaching in local schools. Additionally, 
Kathy has been actively involved with the New Port Richey VA Center, 
offering her time weekly to support veterans. She also volunteers with 
the Salvation Army of Pasco County's Domestic Violence Program each 
week, helping survivors navigate the legal process by reviewing and 
drafting petitions for Injunctions for Protection at the West Pasco 
Judicial Center. Kathy acts as a link between these clients in need and 
Bay Area Legal Services. She provides written referrals and assists in 
connecting the client with vital legal services and with follow-up to 
ensure victims are never alone in what can be a daunting process of 
fleeing abuse and obtaining protections. In addition to her dedication 
to volunteering with the VA and DV programs, Kathy is highly involved 
in the West Pasco Bar Association and has put her legal skills to use 
by participating in the West Pasco Bar Association's ``Ask a Lawyer'' 
program. In this role, she engaged with the public on law-related 
questions, providing invaluable support to individuals, families, and 
businesses. Kathy sponsors a legal aid paralegal membership for the 
West Pasco Bar Association and has worked to expand membership for 
legal services staff. Kathy Logue's dedication, compassion, and service 
to her country, her community, and countless clients are truly 
inspiring. She is undeniably deserving of recognition for her 
outstanding pro bono volunteer work. Over the past ten years, in 
retirement from her full time professional life, Kathy has provided 
over 400 hours of pro bono service to her community, sometimes dealing 
with personal health challenges along the way.
  It is clear Lt. Colonel Kathy Logue 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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