[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 211 (Monday, December 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

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                         HON. MIKE HARIDOPOLOS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 15, 2025

  Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 
families from across Brevard County will come together at Fred Poppe 
Regional Park in Palm Bay, Florida, to celebrate the Seventeenth Annual 
Family Christmas Extravaganza--an event that embodies the very best of 
our community during the Christmas season.
  This annual tradition is made possible through the collaboration of 
faith-based organizations, including The House Church, Eastwind 
Pentecostal Church, Jornada al Cielo, Wings of Grace Ministries, and 
CITA Rescue Mission, all of whom have united to serve families and 
spread hope, generosity, and goodwill.
  Working alongside dedicated community and business partners, 
including the City of Palm Bay Parks & Recreation, Thrifty Specialty 
Produce, Chick-Fil-A, Cocina Cafe, Health First Hospital, Gator 
Automotive, Frog Bones-Family Shooting Center, Z88.3FM, All Digital All 
Day, Grifols Plasma Distribution Center, Toys for Tots North and South 
Area, Al Dia Today Newspaper, Martin's Famous Potato Rolls, and 
Premiere Oaks 10 Cinema, the mission of this event is simple but 
powerful: to create a welcoming place where families can celebrate 
Christmas, give back, and support one another.
  More than sixty local businesses and organizations have stepped up 
with donations of toys, food, gift certificates, equipment, and 
financial support. The Extravaganza will also feature musicians and 
artists such as Carl Lewis & Intensity Band, Host Eddie Anthony as 
Eddie Frost, Co-Host Aleshka Ortiz as Aleshka Bell, along with Jolly Jo 
Jo, Snowflake Lilly, and Johan the Elf CEO (Chief Elf Officer), and 
Corey Sprenkle with S & S Sound.
  As Senior Pastor Ken Delgado of The House at Palm Bay so eloquently 
put it, at a time when our Nation often feels divided, ``[. . .] it is 
exciting to see the City of Palm Bay, along with the city's businesses 
and the citizens, create an event where love, joy, and peace are 
expressed.''
  Mr. Speaker, the spirit of the holidays is about generosity, service, 
and time spent with loved ones. The Family Christmas Extravaganza 
reflects those values and highlights what is possible when a community 
comes together in the service of others. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing and commending the volunteers, faith leaders, 
businesses, and community partners who have worked tirelessly to make 
the Seventeenth Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza a success and to 
spread the true spirit of Christmas throughout Brevard County.

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