MICHAEL BILIRAKIS(R) United States House of Representatives9th Congressional District of Florida 1983 - 2007
Mike's strong values will continue to guide him as he works to improve the health and quality of life of all Americans. As Vice-Chairman of the full Energy and Commerce Committee, Mike continued to play a major role in crafting national health policy. In recognition of his efforts on behalf of veterans, Mike has received many national awards, including the VFW's Congressional Award for his outstanding service to the Nation's veterans. In the past, Mike has served as Chairman of the Task Force on the Elderly and has been a leader in the fight against infant mortality. He has also held memberships on the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, the Immigration Reform Caucus and the Congressional Task Force on POW/MIAs. He co-founded the Military Veterans Caucus and the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues in order to draw attention to matters of great importance to our community such as: the rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the thirty-year occupation of Cyprus by Turkish troops, and the usurpation of the name "Macedonia" by a former Yugoslav Republic. Michael Bilirakis retired in 2007 and was succeeded by his son, Gus Bilirakis. |
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