[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JESSICA PAUL AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                         WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Jessica Paul is a St. Cloud resident and local 
business owner, who advocates for the needs of all members of her 
community.
  As a lifelong resident of the Whitted Historic Community, the Paul 
roots run deep, in Osceola County. She is a phenomenal mother to her 
handsome son, Jase.
  Jessica works to unite voices big and small and has extensive 
experience connecting elected officials to pressing developmental 
issues facing the Whitted Historic Community, including environmental 
concerns that directly impact quality of life. Jessica serves on the 
Osceola County CDBG Citizens Advisory Task Force for District 5, 
ensuring every voice gets heard. She is also an active member of St. 
Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Narcoossee.
  Personally, she takes an active volunteer role in coordinating local 
events for the Markus Paul Foundation, which honors her late cousin, a 
hometown hero and NFL legacy. Jessica is passionate about making a 
positive impact on her community through this foundation.
  Jessica and her twin sister were showcased as part of Spectrum News 
13's Everyday Hero and a video spotlight series presented by Experience 
Kissimmee. The feature highlighted their positive reputation for being 
good neighbors and contributing to the well-being of their community.
  Jessica finds solace and joy by spending quality time with her 
supportive family. She attributes her unwavering dedication and drive 
to her parents, Larry and Karen Starke Paul, who taught her and her 
siblings the importance of hard work and compassion.