[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING FRANK DeLUCA

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                            HON. KAT CAMMACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 6, 2026

  Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Frank DeLuca of Marion County, Florida, on his induction into the 
Florida Automobile Dealers Association Hall of Fame.
  In 1978, Frank opened the doors of DeLuca Toyota in Ocala. For the 
next forty-six years, he built an institution that has served 
generations across Florida's 3rd District. Families bought their first 
car from Frank, and employees built their careers under his leadership. 
That kind of legacy is the product of a man who showed up every day and 
did right by the community he served.
  Throughout his career, Frank received the Toyota President's Award 
five times and earned the J.D. Power Certified Retailer Award, a 
testament to the standard of excellence he upheld. His impact, however, 
extends far beyond his professional success. He is a man of community, 
always showing up for his neighbors, supporting local charities, and 
investing in the people and organizations that made his success 
possible.
  Widely recognized for his philanthropy, Frank contributed more than 
$17 million to education, health care, and community organizations. 
Through the DeLuca Family Foundation, he and his wife, Angela, have 
supported numerous local initiatives, including a $4 million gift to 
AdventHealth Ocala in 2025 to expand maternal and infant care services.
  On May 7th, the Florida Automobile Dealers Association formally 
recognized Frank's lasting impact by inducting him into its Hall of 
Fame alongside the leaders who have helped build an industry that 
generates more than one hundred billion dollars to Florida's economy 
and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across our state.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's 3rd Congressional District, I 
want to congratulate Frank DeLuca on this well-earned honor. His 
leadership and contributions to the community have made a meaningful 
impact on Marion County, and his legacy will last for generations to 
come.

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