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RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL BEEDIE'S SERVICE TO FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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HON. MATT GAETZ
of florida
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I want to honor the legacy of Michael Beedie, who has recently announced his departure as Fort Walton Beach, Florida's City Manager. Michael has been serving Fort Walton Beach--the city he was born and raised in--since 2005, when he started as City Engineer. As a licensed engineer in the State of Florida with a background in Civil Engineering, Michael is a perfect example of the exceptional value someone brings to the community through dedicated service. After four years of service as the City Engineer, Michael became the Engineering & Utility Services Director, overseeing city employees spanning the areas of code enforcement, construction services, facilities maintenance, engineering, and more.
Michael possesses exceptional vigor, dedication, and successful management skills that resulted in his promotion to City Manager in 2012. Since then, he has served his community for more than ten years. His work to improve the city's recreational facilities, expand development, promote efficiency, and responsibly manage the city's budget is exemplary.
While he will not be in City Hall to oversee the completion of his latest work, Fort Walton Beach is destined for success in the many years ahead. I am proud to have worked with Michael for many years in many roles. He has the heart of a servant and the brain of a curious innovator. I am as proud to wish him well as I have been to call him a neighbor and friend.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 162(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 162(2)
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