[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING FLORIDA STATE SENATOR BETTY HOLZENDORF

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 8, 2024

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor State Senator 
Betty Holzendorf, a Jacksonville native who dedicated her life to 
improving the lives of all Northeast Floridians.
  At the age of 84, Senator Holzendorf passed away on February 29, 
leaving behind legions of supporters and friends who were lucky enough 
to have known her bright spirit.
  A mainstay of Florida politics whose long career spanned across both 
chambers of the legislature, Senator Holzendorf was a true woman of the 
people who never stopped fighting for her constituents.
  One of Senator Holzendorf's greatest passions was fundraising for 
universities and scholarships in Northeast Florida. As a science 
teacher, Betty knew that Florida is only as strong as its youth, so she 
championed education as an avenue to brighten the minds and futures of 
her constituents.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the long and 
fruitful life of Senator Holzendorf, along with offering our deepest 
condolences to her friends and family.

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