[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF CYRUS M. JOLLIVETTE

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I was saddened to hear of the passing 
of Russ Jollivette, an important and revered leader in education, 
health, and philanthropy, and someone who Dexter and I proudly called 
our friend.
  Cyrus, or Russ to those who knew him, sadly passed away on April 30, 
leaving behind an incredible legacy of good works and major 
achievements. Russ dedicated 24 years of his life to my alma mater, the 
University of Miami, including raising significant funds for the UM 
Sylvester Cancer Center and Hospital for diabetes research and for 
environmental health sciences.
  But Russ' impact went far beyond the University of Miami. He went on 
to serve as senior vice president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of 
Florida and served as the director of The Blue Foundation for a Healthy 
Florida.
  Truth be told, Mr. Speaker, the list goes on and on, but the role for 
which Russ will always be known for far and wide is friend. Russ 
Jollivette cared so selflessly for so many in our south Florida 
community and our State, and so many cared for him, including his 
daughter, Lynn Jollivette Johns; his two sisters, Regina Jollivette 
Frazier and Cleo Jollivette; as well as two grandchildren.
  Farewell, my friend, Russ Jollivette.

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