[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10838]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF EUGENE SHEA

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                         HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize the 
life and achievements of one of my constituents, Eugene Shea of St. 
Petersburg, Florida. Now 100 years old, Mr. Shea has been blessed to 
have lived such a long life and he has not wasted any part of that 
gift. In his youth, he was a world champion speed skater from his 
native state of New York. Since moving to St. Petersburg, he has built 
a successful career as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker 
Commercial. He continues to work there today. Each day, he sits down at 
his desk with his trusted typewriter and phone. He is known for his 
hard work and still closes negotiations worth more than a million 
dollars. We should all celebrate his century of setting such a fine 
example.
  This illustration is important for today as our expectations of a 
long and fruitful life continue to grow. Mr. Shea, at age 100, 
demonstrates for us that it is possible to continue contributing to the 
community long after age 65. Working as a real estate agent, Mr. Shea 
is often in stressful negotiations. He handles these situations with 
the strength of his immense experience and hopes to continue to work at 
his typewriter for years to come. I hope that this might inspire others 
to believe that they too can continue to live healthy and productive 
lives.
  For the last century, Mr. Shea has led a life of fine character, 
working hard and contributing to the community in my district. His 
success and continued work ethic truly represent the best ideals of his 
profession and are a source of inspiration for all who meet him. Mr. 
Shea is an exceptional example of Pinellas County, the state of Florida 
and the United States. I am proud to congratulate Mr. Shea for his 
quality and achievements which deserve to be recognized by this chamber 
and the country.

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