[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING SHEVRIN JONES

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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 Shevrin Jones. Shevrin grew up in Carol City. 
He earned his bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology 
from Florida A&M University and his master's degree in educational 
leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Jones went on to found 
L.E.A.D. Nation, a South Florida non-profit organization committed to 
youth leadership development and social entrepreneurship training. He 
is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Florida Atlantic 
University.
  Shevrin was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, 
where he served honorably for eight years. In 2020, he was elected to 
the Florida Senate, becoming the first openly LGBTQ member of any race 
to serve in that chamber.
  Senator Jones is continuing his family's proud legacy of public 
service. His father, Eric Jones, served as Mayor of West Park for over 
15 years.
  Senator Jones has always had a passion for education. He taught A.P. 
Chemistry in the Broward County Public School district, serves as the 
Executive Director of Florida Reading Corps, and founded South Florida 
Youth Summit, the largest gathering of young people in South Florida.
  Every day, Senator Jones is making a positive difference in his 
community and for our country.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Shevrin 
Jones.

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