[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 8769]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DICK RAMSAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida (Mr. Curbelo) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
passing of one of Monroe County's most respected and decent public 
servants. Richard ``Dick'' Ramsay, a former Marathon mayor and city 
councilman, small-business owner and airline pilot, passed away on June 
2 at the age of 74.
  A true visionary who worked tirelessly to better his community, Mayor 
Ramsay played a pivotal role in the incorporation of Marathon, Florida. 
He possessed a genuine passion for the Florida Keys, a passion that was 
reflected in his dedication to public service.
  Dick's contributions to Marathon are both significant and extensive. 
He served three 2-year terms on the city council and expressed great 
interest in issues concerning the Florida Keys Marathon International 
Airport. One of his many successful projects was the newly installed 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, which now allows 
international flights to clear customs in Marathon for the first time 
in decades.
  Beloved by his family, his friends, and his community, Dick Ramsay 
will be dearly missed by all. I am honored to have been able to call 
him my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramsay family and 
to the Florida Keys for the loss of such an active and caring member of 
the community.


                         Recognizing Ed Knight

  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Edward 
B. Knight of the Florida Keys. Ed, as he is known, is a true staple in 
our community. During his time in Key West, he and his wife opened one 
of the first U.S. Volkswagen dealerships, operated a successful real 
estate company, and served as an executive on several boards, including 
the Rotary Club of Key West and the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Knight 
also created an annual Rotary scholarship program to help students 
attend Florida Keys Community College.
  Edward Knight is a leader, a businessman, and the definition of a 
philanthropist, so much so that Key West Mayor Craig Cates led a naming 
ceremony of the White Street Pier in Mr. Knight's honor on June 9.
  I want to personally congratulate Ed Knight. Thank you for all you 
have done for the Florida Keys community throughout the years. Your 
service is deeply appreciated.

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                 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize June as 
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
  There are more than 5 million Americans in the United States who have 
been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It is a devastating disease for 
patients and their families and is currently the sixth leading cause of 
death for individuals living in the United States.
  This disease, unfortunately, cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed, 
but as lawmakers, we have the ability to support patients and their 
families. I have cosponsored the HOPE for Alzheimer's Act, which would 
amend Medicare to cover comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care-planning 
services.
  I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the 
aisle to help move toward finding a cure for this awful disease.

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