[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING JUDY MOUNT

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                        HON. STEPHANIE N. MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2021

  Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Speaker, as part of our national 
celebration of Black History Month, I am paying tribute to African-
American leaders from Florida who have made outstanding contributions 
to our community and our country. These accomplished men and women have 
not always received the recognition they have earned.
  Today I rise to honor Judy Mount. Judy, a longtime resident of 
Jackson County, made history in 1995 when she became the first African-
American woman elected official in the county and served as president 
of the Malone City Council. She continues to serve as Chairperson of 
the Jackson County Democratic Executive Committee.
  Judy has faithfully and effectively served the Democratic Office in 
the Florida House of Representatives for 18 years. She is a member of 
the Democratic National Committee and has been a leader within the 
Florida Democratic Party in many different capacities.
  In a series of firsts, Judy was the first African-American to be 
elected Vice-Chair of the Florida Democratic Party and, in 2017, she 
became the first African-American elected as the interim Chair of the 
Florida Democratic Party.
  Throughout her life, Judy has worked tirelessly to make Florida--and 
our country--better, stronger, and more just. She is the epitome of 
civic engagement and public service.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Judy 
Mount.

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