[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 61 (Thursday, April 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E355-E356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING NIKKI FRIED

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                        HON. STEPHANIE N. MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 8, 2021

  Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Speaker, although Women's History Month 
recently concluded, it is never too late to honor Florida women who 
have made outstanding contributions to their community and to our 
country.
  Today I rise to honor Nikki Fried.
  Nikki was born and raised in Miami. She is a proud Gator, having 
received her bachelor's degree, her master's degree, and her law degree 
from the University of Florida. While attending UF, Nikki served as 
student body president and was a member of Florida Blue Key, the 
prestigious student leadership honor society.
  Upon her graduation from law school, Nikki worked in the Alachua 
County Public Defender's Office, in private practice in South Florida, 
and then as a government consultant. In 2017, Nikki began her own 
government consulting firm to advocate for children and medical 
patients before the Florida Legislature.
  In 2018, Nikki broke an important barrier. She was elected as the 
state's Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, a cabinet 
position, becoming the first Jewish woman ever elected to statewide 
office in Florida. As

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Commissioner, Nikki has been an effective advocate for conserving 
Florida's lands, fighting hunger, combating climate change, supporting 
farmers, and reducing gun violence.
  Commissioner Fried is an exceptional public servant devoted to the 
cause of improving quality of life for all for Floridians.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Nikki 
Fried.

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