[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10573]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLORIDA CITY

  (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th 
anniversary of Florida City. Over the past century, Florida City has 
grown from a small stop on the road to become the official gateway to 
paradise.
  I would like to recognize the city commission, including Mayor Otis 
Wallace, who has served as mayor for over 30 years, managing the 
redevelopment of the city after Hurricane Andrew in 1992; R.S. Shiver, 
the longest serving municipal elected official in Florida; Avis Brown; 
Sharon Butler; and Eugene Berry.
  These dedicated public servants are just a few of the many lifelong 
citizens who have tirelessly worked to improve and grow our community.
  As we look forward, I know the next 100 years will be filled with 
success and growth due to the commitment and service of so many over 
the last 100 years.

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