[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 WELCOMING THE HONORABLE DAVID W. JOLLY TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, as dean of the Florida delegation, it 
is my pleasure to welcome the newest Member of this proud body, 
Congressman David Jolly.
  Today is a significant progression for David, from staffer to elected 
Representative; a progression beginning from his many years working for 
his community as a staffer for our esteemed late colleague, Congressman 
Bill Young.
  I am confident that David has returned to these Halls to ensure that 
Bill's legacy is carried on, one of extraordinary constituent service, 
as well as his unwavering respect and civility for all of us in this 
Chamber. I also know that David will, in his own words, ``bring his own 
deep desire and drive to get things done for this country.''
  David is a fifth-generation Floridian, and is joined in the gallery 
today by his rightfully proud parents and family to mark this momentous 
occasion. I am certain that he will work hard to maintain that 
sentiment with each of them, as well as his constituents in Pinellas 
County. He is a welcomed addition to our Florida delegation familia--a 
fresh and strong voice for our Sunshine State and our great Nation.
  Before I yield to my distinguished colleague, Corrine Brown, let me 
also say that just like you, David, I, too, won a special election to 
fill the seat of a legend of this institution, so believe me when I say 
that having big shoes to fill should be seen as both an exceptional 
honor as well as an exceptional opportunity.
  Congratulations, and welcome from all of us.
  I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Brown).
  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want to welcome our newest 
Member to Congress and to the Florida delegation.
  As I am sure he already knows, Congressman Jolly has big shoes to 
fill. Bill Young was a true statesman who put the needs of his district 
and our home State above politics, and Florida is a better place to 
live because of it.
  I always say, to whom God has given much, much is expected. When you 
are born, you get a birth certificate, and when you die, you are going 
to get a death certificate, and that little dash in between is what you 
have done to make this a better place.
  I am looking forward to working with the Congressman to make Florida 
and the United States the best that it can be.
  I also want to say that the St. Petersburg mayor is here, Rick 
Kriseman; welcome.
  Congressman Jolly, welcome to the United States House of 
Representatives.

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