[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO FRED LEONHARDT

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to pay tribute to Frederick 
Wayne Leonhardt of Orlando, Florida, who passed away October 10, 2015. 
During my years of service, I have recognized a number of friends, 
public servants and individuals in the Journal of the U.S. House of 
Representatives. However, with Fred Leonhardt's sudden passing, I have 
lost a close friend and Delta Chi Fraternity Brother whom I have known 
for nearly half a century. In Central Florida, we have lost one of our 
most active and successful community leaders. His family has lost a 
loved one whose smile, caring and beaming optimism are now fond 
memories. Fred touched thousands of lives with his untiring efforts on 
behalf of individuals and civic organizations and through his work with 
local, state and national leaders. Few individuals in Florida have 
achieved the level and record of success in volunteer leadership 
positions as this gentleman.
  Fred was born October 26, 1949 in Daytona Beach to Frederick Walter 
Leonhardt and Gaetane Wirtanen Leonhardt. Raised in Volusia County, 
Florida, he attended Seabreeze High School and went on to the 
University of Florida. That was when I first met Fred, during rush in 
his first few days on campus. During his college days, Fred was active 
in student affairs and he became Florida Delta Chi Fraternity 
President. He was honored with membership in Florida Blue Key and 
served in many student leadership positions. After graduating with a 
Bachelors and then a Law Degree, Fred served our nation as a JAG 
officer in the United States Army.
  After marrying Vicki Cook, daughter of Tom and Gloria, and beginning 
his practice in Daytona Beach; the Leonhardts settled in Orlando in 
1988 with their two children, Whitaker and Ashley. He joined 
GrayRobinson law firm in 1992. Fred not only chaired the Daytona Beach 
Area Chamber of Commerce, but also the Greater Orlando Chamber of 
Commerce and State of Florida Chamber of Commerce.
  His list of civic, bar and community activities is almost unmatched 
by any citizen. Fred was an active member of the Central Florida 
Partnership, Floridians for Better Transportation, University of 
Central Florida Foundation, Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, 
Leadership Florida, Volusia County United Way, the National Council of 
the Boy Scouts of America, Celebration Health Foundation and served as 
a Trustee Emeritus for the University of Florida Law School.
  He is survived by Vicki Cook Leonhardt of Ponce Inlet; their 
children, Ashley Leonhardt Lee and her husband Kevin of Ormond Beach 
and Frederick Whitaker Leonhardt and his wife Amanda of Orlando; 
granddaughter Madison Grace Lee; and sister Germaine Leonhardt Moffett 
of Daytona Beach.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the life, public service and legacy of my friend and a great American, 
Fredrick Wayne Leonhardt.

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