[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ADDIE L. GREENE

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my dear friend Addie L. Greene, a trailblazing public servant whose 
decades of leadership have left a lasting mark on Palm Beach County and 
the State of Florida. Addie and I had the privilege of serving side-by-
side in the Florida Legislature, and I saw firsthand her strength, 
integrity, and deep commitment to the people she represented.
  A dedicated educator before entering public office, Addie began her 
political career in Mangonia Park, where she served on the Town Council 
and became the town's first African American woman mayor. In 1992, she 
made history as the first Black person from Palm Beach County elected 
to the Florida Legislature, serving four terms in the Florida House of 
Representatives.
  She continued her distinguished public service as a member of the 
Palm Beach County Commission from 2000 to 2009, including service as 
Chair. Throughout her career, Addie has been a steadfast advocate for 
working families, underserved communities, and greater opportunity and 
representation for all.
  Addie Greene did more than make history--she opened doors and brought 
others through them. I am proud to call her my friend, and even prouder 
to have served alongside her. I thank Addie for her extraordinary 
lifetime of public service and for all she has done to make Palm Beach 
County a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive community.

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