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Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Frank DeLuca of Marion County, Florida, on his induction into the Florida Automobile Dealers Association Hall of Fame.

In 1978, Frank opened the doors of DeLuca Toyota in Ocala. For the next forty-six years, he built an institution that has served generations across Florida's 3rd District. Families bought their first car from Frank, and employees built their careers under his leadership. That kind of legacy is the product of a man who showed up every day and did right by the community he served.

Throughout his career, Frank received the Toyota President's Award five times and earned the J.D. Power Certified Retailer Award, a testament to the standard of excellence he upheld. His impact, however, extends far beyond his professional success. He is a man of community, always showing up for his neighbors, supporting local charities, and investing in the people and organizations that made his success possible.

Widely recognized for his philanthropy, Frank contributed more than $17 million to education, health care, and community organizations. Through the DeLuca Family Foundation, he and his wife, Angela, have supported numerous local initiatives, including a $4 million gift to AdventHealth Ocala in 2025 to expand maternal and infant care services.

On May 7th, the Florida Automobile Dealers Association formally recognized Frank's lasting impact by inducting him into its Hall of Fame alongside the leaders who have helped build an industry that generates more than one hundred billion dollars to Florida's economy and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across our state.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's 3rd Congressional District, I want to congratulate Frank DeLuca on this well-earned honor. His leadership and contributions to the community have made a meaningful impact on Marion County, and his legacy will last for generations to come.

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