[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 54 (Friday, March 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E289-E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING YVETTE COLBOURNE

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 2024

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Miramar 
City Commissioner Yvette Colbourne. Commissioner Colbourne began public 
service in 2013 when she was elected to the position. She has since 
dedicated her work to advocating for the well-being of Miramar's 
citizens by addressing quality-of-life issues, increasing diversity, 
and working towards a unified community, ``One Miramar.''
  Commissioner Colbourne continues to dedicate herself to improving 
Miramar. Since being elected, she has shown her leadership ability by 
serving as Vice Mayor for three terms. Additionally, she currently 
serves as the President of the National League of Cities Women in 
Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituent Group, highlighting how leaders 
across the nation, including her fellow elected officials, have 
recognized her leadership.
  I want to recognize her most recent accomplishment as we celebrate 
Women's History Month. Commissioner Colbourne has accomplished a feat 
that no other Black person has ever achieved: She will serve as the 
Chair of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
  In this role, she will lead a federally mandated public agency that 
catalyzes transportation in the county. She will oversee the 
coordination of transportation efforts for 31 local governments, 2 
million residents, and millions of visitors. She will work to ensure 
that the residents of Broward County can get where they are going 
quickly and safely. This effort to ensure safe transit for the 
residents includes efforts from `Complete Streets' to `Speak Up 
Broward' and efforts to provide transportation services to 
disadvantaged people.
  Before her elected service, she spent 30 years as a Miami-Dade County 
administrator. Additionally, she served her local community, including 
as President of her Homeowners Association. She received both her 
Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Nova Southeastern University.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Commissioner Yvette Colbourne 
for all she has achieved and for her public service, commitment, and 
dedication to our community.

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