[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING KATRINA LATURNO

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2026

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
extraordinary contributions of one of my constituents, Katrina Laturno, 
a dedicated volunteer with the Citrus County Fair Association. Ms. 
Laturno serves on the Board of Directors of the Fair and is an active 
member of the Livestock Committee. She is deeply engaged in the 
community on behalf of the Fair and has demonstrated exceptional 
commitment to its success. Through her initiative and leadership, she 
has written and presented grants to various organizations, helping the 
Fair secure additional funding to promote, enhance, and expand its 
programs. Ms. Laturno has gone above and beyond in her service to the 
Fair and the Fair Board, generously giving her time, expertise, and 
persistence to see these grants through from concept to completion. Her 
efforts have strengthened the Fair and ensured it remains a vibrant and 
meaningful tradition for our community. It is for these reasons that we 
are proud to nominate her for this award. Mr. Speaker, part of what 
makes our nation so great is the willingness of ordinary Americans to 
selflessly give back to their communities. Volunteerism is a 
cornerstone of our society and a vital thread in the fabric that unites 
us. Ms. Laturno embodies this spirit of service in every sense.
  It is clear that Katrina Laturno has made a profoundly positive 
impact on our community, and I am deeply grateful for her dedication 
and service. I am proud to honor her accomplishments by recognizing her 
as a 2026 Hero Among Us for Florida's 12th Congressional District.

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