Congressman Gus Bilirakis Receives National Award

Washington, D.C. —Congressman Gus Bilirakis has accepted The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) American PATRIOT Award for standing up against harmful policies currently being advanced in Washington, D.C. and for consistently promoting the American values of faith, family, and freedom. AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber, surrounded by AMAC staff and supporters, welcomed Members of Congress to the awards event and personally presented Congressman Bilirakis with a custom AMAC American PATRIOT Award.

During the award ceremony, AMAC Action President Bob Carlstrom pointed out the increasingly radical policies of current Congressional leadership. He then said: "Congressman Gus Bilirakis has consistently defended the free enterprise system and the American values of faith, family, and freedom while pushing back against government overreach. As this administration doubles down on legislation that will dramatically expand that welfare state and hike taxes on the middle class, Congressman Gus Bilirakis continues to lock arms with AMAC and our 2.3 million members nationwide against these destructive ideas."

"I am honored to receive the American Patriot Award from AMAC," said Congressman Bilirakis. "AMAC is an advocacy organization committed to protecting American values, freedoms, equality of opportunity, sanctity of life, and the rule of law. AMAC has proven itself to be a strong champion for American seniors and I will continue to stand alongside its members as we fight to protect and preserve our way of life for future generations."

The American PATRIOT Award was first conceived by Dan Weber, AMAC's late founder – and the tradition carries on to this day. AMAC offers an alternative perspective on how to best solve the most pressing problems facing mature Americans and their families across the nation. There are over 2.3 million AMAC members nationwide including 8,851in FL-12.