[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH AND 
                       HONORING SABRINA JAVELLANA

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                        HON. STEPHANIE N. MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Speaker, as part of our national 
celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I am 
paying tribute to Floridians who have made outstanding contributions to 
our community and our country.
  Today I rise to honor Sabrina Javellana.
  Sabrina, who is a proud lifelong resident of Hallandale Beach, 
graduated from Hallandale High School and Florida International 
University. On November 19, 2018, Sabrina made history as she became 
the first Asian-American, and the youngest person, ever elected as a 
Commissioner of Hallandale Beach. Within days, her colleagues selected 
her to serve as Vice Mayor.
  A dedicated public servant and community activist, Sabrina has 
championed environmental policies to protect Florida's coral reefs and 
waterways. She has advocated for the City of Hallandale Beach to 
recognize the devastating effects of climate change and to prepare for 
climate change-related extreme weather events and natural disasters.
  Sabrina is a champion for equity and justice in South Florida.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating 
Commissioner Sabrina Javellana.

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