[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING CHIEF MARIO AUGELLO

  (Mr. Haridopolos of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize our Chief of Police 
in Palm Bay, Florida, Chief Mario Augello, who has been serving for 25 
years in our community.
  Throughout his career, the chief has exemplified amazing dedication, 
leadership, and deep commitment to public safety.
  In addition to his service, he founded the Palm Bay Blue Foundation, 
a nonprofit that supports well-being of the department's employees and 
their families.
  On behalf of a grateful community, I thank Chief Augello for his 
outstanding service and the commitment to the people of Palm Bay.


  Congratulating Brevard, Indian River, and Orange Counties in Florida

  Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate three 
amazing school districts in my community. Brevard, Indian River, and 
Orange County have each earned the distinguished A rating from the 
education standards in Florida.
  It is a true honor to represent these school districts for their hard 
work, and, most importantly, the hard work of the students in the 
classroom, as well as the teachers that lead them.

  As a former teacher myself at the college level, we all understand 
the commitment and importance of education. It is the ultimate civil 
right. It unlocks so much potential, and it makes sure that America 
stays number one in the world in intellectual capacity.
  These A ratings are proof that Florida's educational system works. We 
are a State that believes in school choice where the parents, not the 
bureaucrats, have the final say in where their child goes to school 
each and every day.
  I am immensely proud of the Brevard, Indian River, and Orange County 
School Districts for doing the right thing and making education a 
priority and leading the way so that Florida can truly be the future of 
not only space but of all intellectual abilities.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank each of these counties, the teachers, the 
administrators, and the team that makes Brevard, Indian River, and 
Orange County schools true A school districts.

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