[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2024 FLORIDA TOURISM HALL OF FAME 
                        INDUCTEE CAROL B. DOVER

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                          HON. JARED MOSKOWITZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Carol B. 
Dover, the 2024 inductee into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. Since 
2001, this honor has been awarded annually to figures whose vision has 
positively and significantly impacted the development of Florida's 
tourism industry.
  Since 1995, Ms. Dover has served as President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the more than 10,000-member Florida Restaurant and Lodging 
Association (FRLA). In 1989, Ms. Dover was appointed Deputy Chief of 
Staff within the Executive Office of the Governor. She was also the 
first woman to serve as Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the 
Florida State Fire Marshall's Office. In her capacity with the FRLA, 
Ms. Dover has Worked to expand and fund the Florida Horse Park, a key 
addition to Florida's rapidly growing equestrian industry.
  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Dover worked tirelessly to ensure 
governmental support for and the continual operation of Florida's 
tourism industry. She was a key advocate in relocating the FRLA 
Headquarters to Tallahassee, strengthening the relationship between 
Florida restaurants and policymakers. Furthermore, as a cancer 
survivor, Ms. Dover has served as an advocate for research and 
awareness.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite you to join me in honoring Ms. Carol B. Dover 
as she is inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame.

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