[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2558]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF 
                                KEY WEST

  (Mr. CURBELO of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Military Affairs Committee of Key West on their 50th anniversary 
celebration. Since its inception, MAC's mission has been to strengthen 
the bonds between military members and civilians in the Florida Keys. 
Members of MAC are devoted citizens of their community, participating 
or volunteering in local events to ensure that Keys life continues to 
thrive.
  Today I am proud to recognize two original charter members of MAC, 
Mr. Edward B. Knight and Mr. Frank Toppino. Mr. Knight is a former 
Naval aviator in World War II, while Mr. Toppino was in the U.S. Army 
in the Pacific Theatre, also in World War II.
  Both men have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs, 
businessmen, and philanthropists in Key West. They are highly respected 
pillars of the Florida Keys community, bringing together military 
members and civilians. They lead by example, inspiring us to uphold the 
values and the visions of MAC and their charter members.
  I applaud Mr. Toppino, Mr. Knight, and the members of the Military 
Affairs Committee of Key West on a very successful and unifying 50 
years. May MAC and its mission continue to flourish.

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