March 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 54 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF STEVE CERNAK

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the passing 
of a dear friend and remarkable professional, Steve Cernak.
  As CEO of Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida, Steve oversaw 
the largest expansion in the port's history and helped Port Everglades 
grow to become the number one cruise port in the country.
  He had a vision for the port, and he was an incredibly dedicated 
public servant.
  Steve loved his work, community, and family.
  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and took any 
opportunity to share how proud he was of his grandchildren, often 
sharing photos of them before meetings, to which I can personally 
attest.
  His professionalism was unmatched, and I am grateful for his 
unwavering commitment to keeping Americans safe.
  Although Steve is no longer with us, his legacy will live on through 
the institution he helped propel into the leading port in our Nation.
  Steve Cernak was a selfless, compassionate, and tireless public 
servant, and he will be profoundly missed, but never forgotten.

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