{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgE141", "2026-02-17", 119, 2, null, null, "HONORING JUSTIN CLOUD AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "HONORING", "E141", "E141", "[{\"name\": \"Darren Soto\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E141", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E141]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nHONORING JUSTIN CLOUD AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR\n                          BLACK HISTORY MONTH\n\n                                 ______\n\n                            HON. DARREN SOTO\n\n                               of florida\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Tuesday, February 17, 2026\n\n  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Justin Cloud, a distinguished\ncommunity leader, chief engineer, and nonprofit executive whose work\nhas significantly advanced education, workforce development, and youth\nempowerment across Central Florida.\n  He currently serves as the executive director and founder of The\nCloud Family Foundation, a Florida-based nonprofit organization\ndedicated to preparing students for successful careers through academic\nenrichment, mentorship, and exposure to STEM and professional pathways.\nUnder his leadership, the foundation has launched and expanded several\nimpactful initiatives, including the Level-Up Brother Program, an\nimmersive cohort-based experience designed to equip high school young\nmen with life skills, career readiness training, mentorship, and\ncollege exposure. What began as a single-day event in Central Florida\nhas grown into a multi-week program serving students across multiple\nFlorida counties. The foundation also administers annual scholarships,\nteacher grants, and community-based educational programs that directly\nsupport Florida students and educators.\n  In addition to his philanthropic work, Mr. Cloud serves as a chief\nengineer, bringing extensive experience supporting advanced technology\nand national defense programs while remaining deeply committed to\ncommunity service within Florida. He actively leverages his\nprofessional expertise to build bridges between industry, education,\nand community organizations throughout the state.\n  Mr. Cloud is also the president of a Florida-based alumni chapter of\nPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., where he has led initiatives focused\non scholarship fundraising, civic engagement, and service projects\nbenefiting underserved communities across Florida.\n  Through his leadership, service, and dedication, Justin E. Cloud\ncontinues to make a lasting impact on Florida's communities by\nempowering the next generation and expanding access to opportunity.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgE141"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.42688194662332535, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}