[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. BRENDA C. SNIPES

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Brenda C. Snipes.
  This powerful and inspirational woman gave 55 years of her life as a 
public servant to our schools, to our democracy, and to the people of 
Broward County, Florida.
  She moved to Florida in 1964 with her husband, each beginning their 
careers as educators, and she eventually became principal of C. Robert 
Markham Elementary School before retiring in 2003.
  Soon after, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Dr. Snipes as supervisor of 
elections, where she served for four terms.
  Dr. Brenda, as she is affectionately known by so many, is celebrated 
for many achievements, but I will mention just one:
  She helped register more than 50,000 local high school and college 
students to vote during her tenure.
  A champion of voter education, awareness, and outreach, Dr. Brenda 
Snipes was not only a leader in our community, she was a friend of over 
two decades.
  Mr. Speaker, her impact and commitment to the people of Broward 
County will never be forgotten.
  Rest well, my friend.

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