[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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              HONORING CENTRAL FLORIDA'S OUTSTANDING WOMEN

  (Mr. FROST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FROST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor some of the most 
powerful and outstanding women in my hometown of central Florida during 
Women's History Month.
  These awe-inspiring women broke glass ceilings, pioneered change, 
fought for equal rights, and championed a better tomorrow for the 
people of Florida:
  Congresswoman Corrine Brown, part of the first group of Black 
lawmakers from the State of Florida to serve in the United States House 
of Representatives since 1876.
  Linda Chapin, the first elected mayor of Orange County.
  Stina D'Uva, who serves in our community through the West Orange 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Veteran Tangia Hill-Smikle, who gave back to central Florida in too 
many ways to count.
  Suneera Madhani, a pioneer in financial technology.
  Linda Landman Gonzalez and Kay Rawlins, leaders with our local 
beloved sports teams, the Orlando Magic and Orlando City Soccer Club.
  Lastly, human rights advocates like Nikole Parker and Martha Are, and 
journalists like Beth Kassab are on the front lines of fighting for the 
free press.
  Today, I honor them and thank them for all they have done for central 
Florida.
  Madam Speaker, I also have to say, moments of silence are incredibly 
important to remember those who have been taken from us, but faith 
without work is dead. If we don't work to end gun violence, our 
children will suffer the same fate.

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