[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2495]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN THRASHER

  (Mr. WEBSTER of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of my 
friend, John Thrasher, who passed away on May 30, 2025. John was a 
decorated veteran, a devoted family man, and a great public servant.
  Few have given more to Florida. From the Clay County School Board to 
speaker of the Florida House to serving in the Florida Senate, and as 
president of Florida State University, he was a leader, and he was 
known for it.
  After Republicans gained control of the Florida House after 122 years 
of nothing, we ushered in a new era of commonsense, principled 
leadership. That legacy lives on today through the lives he touched, 
the institutions he strengthened, and the honors he earned.
  John Thrasher's life is a testament to spirit, principle, service, 
and patriotism. He will be missed.

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