John Rutherford said "Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the critical public health work carried out by our Nation's mosquito control professionals. Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance. In fact, they are also vectors for deadly diseases like malaria, Zika, and the famous West Nile virus. The world-renowned Anastasia Mosquito Control District, which is located in my district in St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Florida, was initially formed thanks to Floridians who wanted to live mosquito-free. Since 1948, the AMCD has served more than 320,000 Floridians in St. Johns County. AMCD is now the leader in education and applied research all across the world in the field of mosquito control, not just in Florida, not in just the United States, but literally across the globe. I urge my colleagues to meet with their mosquito control professionals to learn more about this critical mission because it truly is about our healthcare in America. ___________________

On the recordMay 17, 2024

Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the critical public health work carried out by our Nation's mosquito control professionals. Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance. In fact, they are also vectors for deadly diseases like malaria, Zika, and the famous West Nile virus. The world-renowned Anastasia Mosquito Control District, which is located in my district in St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Florida, was initially formed thanks to Floridians who wanted to live mosquito-free. Since 1948, the AMCD has served more than 320,000 Floridians in St. Johns County. AMCD is now the leader in education and applied research all across the world in the field of mosquito control, not just in Florida, not in just the United States, but literally across the globe. I urge my colleagues to meet with their mosquito control professionals to learn more about this critical mission because it truly is about our healthcare in America. ____________________

Said by

John Rutherford

Republican · Florida

Source

Congressional Record · 2024-05-17