    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H826]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                          HONORING GERALDINE THOMPSON

      (Mr. FROST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
    minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise with a heavy heart to honor the
    loss of a giant, Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson. She was a
    trailblazer, historian, and fierce advocate who worked every day to
    uplift Floridians, ensuring that nobody was left behind.
      For nearly 20 years in the Florida Legislature, she broke barriers
    and created opportunities, especially for Black communities and those
    often overlooked.
      Senator Thompson was unapologetic, courageous, and a force for good
    like no other. She paved the way for people like me to be in a job like
    this. She believed in the promise of this country and fought to make it
    a reality for everybody.
      Senator Thompson's contributions to Florida and really to this
    country will never be forgotten, and her spirit will live on in the
    work she championed and in all of us who she inspired.
      May she rest in power. Thank you so much, Senator Thompson.

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