[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF FLORENCE ``FROSTY'' TAYLOR

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2023

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of a 
fellow patriot and beloved editor of the Republican Briefs, Mrs. 
Florence ``Frosty'' Taylor.
  Two weeks ago, Arizona lost a dear friend. With two beautiful 
children, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a husband 
of 68 years, Frosty lived a life full of love, service, and passion for 
adventure. She would never lie idle when there was more work to be done 
for our country.
  Born on April 7, 1937, Frosty grew up on her grandfather's cattle 
ranch in South Dakota and married her high school sweetheart. In 1964, 
she won the Mrs. Nebraska pageant and subsequently embarked on a career 
in public media. Beginning as a columnist, she quickly advanced to the 
position of editor and earned the titles of first female reporter to 
ride in a Phoenix Police helicopter and honorary Phoenix firefighter.
  After great success in the media industry, Frosty worked in the 
Arizona Attorney General's office and the Arizona Game and Fish 
Department Heritage Fund.
  But Frosty's true service was performed within her community. She 
served as President of the Wickenburg Republican Club and was one of 
her district's precinct committeewomen and state committeeman, while 
reporting Arizona news as editor of the Republican Briefs, a role from 
which she retired only this past August.
  She had a thirst for knowledge, but not for her own benefit. Whether 
it was working for the media or humbly publishing a 500-page family 
cookbook, Frosty strived to share all she learned with others.
  Every time we met, she amazed me. She knew politics through and 
through, from the local to the national level. If you visit the 
Republican Briefs website, you will find countless testimonies to 
Frosty's advocacy on behalf of Arizonan Conservatives.
  On November 4, 2023, Frosty passed away at the vivacious age of 86. 
Although this is a time of mourning, her life and legacy will be 
celebrated for years to come.
  She will be remembered as a woman of principle, but most of all, a 
long-time supporter and friend of mine. When you have a friend in 
Frosty, you have a friend indeed.

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