C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Mr. BILIRAKIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

379 cosponsors, what a testament. What a wonderful man. What a great man.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly support this legislation. Over the past five decades, Chairman Young selflessly served Florida and the Tampa Bay area, leading many initiatives to promote economic growth, create jobs, of which his contributions to the military and veterans in particular are immeasurable.

In the 1970s, the chairman played a significant role in winning critical funding for the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which allows the facilities to support almost 100,000, Mr. Speaker, of our heroes in our area today. With this funding, Bay Pines was able to increase the size of its campus, replace the hospital, and now offers a wide variety of services to these veterans in their backyard because of Chairman Young.

Chairman Young has left behind a rich legacy in support of our heroes, especially those in the Tampa Bay area. By renaming this important facility in his honor, we will provide a lasting monument to remember a great friend, Chairman Bill Young.

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