Congratulating Agostina ``stina'' D'uva for 22 Years of Service As President Ceo of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce

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Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere appreciation that I recognize Agostina ``Stina'' D'Uva for her leadership and service to the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. After more than 22 years of service, Stina will retire at the end of this year in December 2023.

In December 2001, Stina became the President and CEO of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. For the past 22 years she has led the West Orange Chamber of Commerce to support the business community through advocacy, networking opportunities, educational programs, and economic development which have impacted our community for the better. Her endeavors have enabled the West Orange Chamber of Commerce to grow into one of the strongest, most respected Chambers in the state of Florida.

Under Stina's direction, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce has created and organized many events for members and the community including Best Fest--The Taste of West Orange, Celebrating Extraordinary Women, the Tour de Chamber bicycle event, and Brewing Up Business. She has also been a catalyst with the Chamber in supporting children and their education for many years. The Chamber has been recognized by Orange County Public Schools for its commitment with several awards including Student of Achievement and Renown (SOAR) and the West Orange Program for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs (WOPTE).

Throughout her leadership, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce has garnered many local and statewide certifications and honors, including Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Chamber of the Year in 2009, 2012 and 2015. Individually, she received recognition in September 2023 as the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Executive of the Year.

Stina has been an integral leader throughout the Central Florida community for decades. She has served her community in many capacities including as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for Orange County, on the Orange County Charter Review Commission, and as Chairwoman of the Health Central Foundation Board. Additionally, in 2007, she was recognized as Orange County District 1 Citizen of the Year and was awarded the 2013 Central Florida Women's League Heart of Florida Woman Award. In 2014, she was elected to and continues to serve on the MetroWest Master Association Board of Directors. As a parent, she was the President of both the MetroWest Elementary School PTA and the Gotha Middle School PTSA and was also a founding member and President of the Olympia High School PTSA.

It is a privilege to congratulate and applaud my friend Stina on her hard work and many contributions to the Central Florida community and wish her a well-deserved retirement. May her commitment to excellence, leadership and service inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

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