[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22777]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE CARRIE MEEK

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of my dear colleague, Carrie 
Meek, whom I have had the privilege of working with from the great 
state of Florida.
  A freshman from the class of 1992, Carrie represents Florida's 17th 
district, encompassing large portions of my hometown, Miami.
  In her very first term, we were all impressed by her ability to win a 
seat on the Appropriations Committee, the only freshman Democrat to do 
so. She has also served admirably on the Treasury Postal Service and 
VA/HUD Committees, consistently advocating on behalf of African 
Americans, fighting for job creation and business development through 
Federal programs.
  Always fighting for the underdog, Carrie has served with an iron fist 
in a velvet glove. Although we sit on opposite sides of the aisle, I 
have always respected her work and welcome the arrival of her son, 
Kendrick, to the Congress. My office and the entire Florida Delegation 
look forward to working with him. We are certain he will carry on 
Carrie's fine family tradition of lawmaking.
  Mr. Speaker, the residents of Florida's 17th Congressional District 
have been better served for Carrie's service in Congress. This body 
exists so that the people of our country have a voice in their 
government. The votes Floridians cast to send her to Washington brought 
this House reasoned judgment, energetic lawmaking and strong 
conviction, Today we honor her service to her country and wish her 
well.

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