Recognizing Chief Mario Augello
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Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize our Chief of Police in Palm Bay, Florida, Chief Mario Augello, who has been serving for 25 years in our community.
Throughout his career, the chief has exemplified amazing dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to public safety.
In addition to his service, he founded the Palm Bay Blue Foundation, a nonprofit that supports well-being of the department's employees and their families.
On behalf of a grateful community, I thank Chief Augello for his outstanding service and the commitment to the people of Palm Bay.
Congratulating Brevard, Indian River, and Orange Counties in Florida
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Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate three amazing school districts in my community. Brevard, Indian River, and Orange County have each earned the distinguished A rating from the education standards in Florida.
It is a true honor to represent these school districts for their hard work, and, most importantly, the hard work of the students in the classroom, as well as the teachers that lead them.
As a former teacher myself at the college level, we all understand the commitment and importance of education. It is the ultimate civil right. It unlocks so much potential, and it makes sure that America stays number one in the world in intellectual capacity.
These A ratings are proof that Florida's educational system works. We are a State that believes in school choice where the parents, not the bureaucrats, have the final say in where their child goes to school each and every day.
I am immensely proud of the Brevard, Indian River, and Orange County School Districts for doing the right thing and making education a priority and leading the way so that Florida can truly be the future of not only space but of all intellectual abilities.
Mr. Speaker, I thank each of these counties, the teachers, the administrators, and the team that makes Brevard, Indian River, and Orange County schools true A school districts.
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