[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JENNIFER PAUL AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                          BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Jennifer Paul is a lifelong resident of 
Osceola County. Jennifer is a warrior for bringing awareness to Black 
history matters in Osceola County and for her involvement in the 
Whitted Historic Community. In addition to serving in her community, 
Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in the Department of Defense 
manufacturing industry, where she currently works full-time.
  Jennifer received the Osceola County Women Warrior award in 2022 for 
publicly sharing Black history from Osceola County of different 
lifelong icons who have served their community and community pillars. 
Also. for opening up opportunities for future generations.
  Jennifer is a member of the NAACP of Osceola County 5121, serves as 
the chairperson for the environmental committee, and was recently 
elected to serve on the at-large executive committee for the local 
NAACP.
  Environmental concerns within her community are another area to be 
enhanced through community involvement. She continues to advocate for 
inclusion in her community and equality for environmental injustices.
  Bridging the gap between the community and local government is a 
priority for Jennifer. She also shares this same passion with her twin 
sister, Jessica, and they have partnered to provide the proper 
resources to the community.
  Jennifer is the second of three children including her brother Justin 
and a mother to two beautiful daughters, Princess and Precious. Her 
supportive significant other supports all of her accomplishments. She 
is very proud of her parents, Larry Paul and Karen Starke-Paul, for 
instilling great values and work ethics in all of their children's 
successful lives.
  She will continue to build a better community for the residents in 
the heart of the Whitted Historic Community.
  On behalf of Jennifer, she would like to thank those who were 
involved in nominating her.

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