[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH AND 
                           HONORING ALEX SINK

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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 Alex Sink.
  Adelaide ``Alex'' Sink, who is originally from North Carolina, 
graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in mathematics. 
Alex taught at girls' schools in Liberia and Sierra Leone before 
launching her career in banking and in politics.
  Former Governor Lawton Chiles appointed Alex to the Commission on 
Government Accountability to the People, and later to the Commission on 
Education. In 2006, she was elected as Florida's Chief Financial 
Officer, becoming the first--and, to date, the only--woman to hold this 
cabinet-level position. On August 24, 2010, Alex won the Democratic 
primary for governor and launched an historic campaign. Throughout her 
career in public service, Alex has proven herself to be a compelling 
advocate for affordable health care, non-discriminatory adoption 
placement practices, and reproductive justice.
  Alex has continued to positively impact Florida as a mentor and 
community activist.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Alex Sink.

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