[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BOB EPLING IN SOUTH FLORIDA

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Bob Epling, one of 
south Florida's most distinguished business and civic leaders.
  Bob currently serves as the president and CEO of the Community Bank 
of Florida and sits on numerous boards, including the National Football 
Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. Bob earned this 
installment in part because of his arduous work as president of the 
Orange Bowl Committee. He also serves as chairman of Tomorrow's South 
Dade, a project of vision that addresses business development, 
infrastructure, agriculture, and other issues that impact the residents 
of south Dade.
  Another testament to Bob's commitment to our community was as 
chairman of the board of the International Hurricane Research Center 
where he spent countless hours helping to rebuild homestead following 
the devastating impact of Hurricane Andrew.
  Bob has also been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the 
Florida Bankers Association Legends Award, as well as the University 
Distinguished Service Award and FIU Medallion, both from my alma mater, 
Florida International University.
  I encourage our community to join me in honoring Bob Epling and his 
contributions to the agricultural sector at this Saturday's Dade County 
Farm Bureau's Annual Barbecue and ``Fun'' Raiser.
  Congratulations, Bob, on a job well done.

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