[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1301-E1302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CHERYL CATES

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Key West's former First Lady, Cheryl Cates. Her outstanding public 
service to the Florida Keys and South Florida and unwavering sense of 
conviction earned her the respect and admiration from those who knew 
her and anyone she crossed paths with.
  Cheryl led an incredible life full of perseverance and devotion. She 
was selfless and dedicated to our community having served on several 
boards and committees. In 2012, Cheryl was awarded the Community 
Service Award of Excellence for her committed decade of service to 
Zonta, an organization dedicated to empowering women through service 
and advocacy. Additionally, she was awarded the Key West Business 
Guild's Presidential Award and the Key West Star Award from the Chamber 
of Commerce for her grand contributions over the years.
  Cheryl's tremendous service over the years was exemplary. Her legacy 
is a testament of what it means to be selfless and noble. Her ongoing 
support and encouragement for local non-profits fostered great 
awareness in the Keys. Cheryl served as the First Lady of Key West for 
more than a decade, representing city leadership at hundreds of events 
throughout former Mayor Craig Cates' time in office.
  A woman of dignity and integrity, Cheryl Cates will be remembered for 
her lifelong charitable contributions to Key West and her dedication to 
public service. It was a pleasure knowing her. She will be profoundly 
missed.

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  May God bless Cheryl Cates.

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