[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRESSWOMAN DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, ON YOUR 
     NOMINATION AS CHAIRWOMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to 
congratulate my friend, colleague, housemate and homegirl--
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
  Last week, she was nominated by President Barack Obama as the first 
female Floridian to serve as the Chair of the Democratic National 
Committee, a highly coveted honor. For almost two decades she has done 
nothing short of inspire, lead, and succeed.
  When I served in the Florida state legislature with her, I recognized 
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz's leadership abilities early--you 
couldn't help but notice. Through the years, she has proven time and 
again that she has the ability to bridge gender, racial, religious, and 
party boundaries; and she has proven that she will do whatever it takes 
to get the job done.
  We are all aware of her work on behalf of cancer survivors, her 
commitment to our men and women in uniform, and her passion for the 
poor. Her time on the House Appropriations Committee has demonstrated 
her zeal in advocating for these constituencies while at the same time 
promoting fiscal responsibility.
  My praise for the Congresswoman is not just because she is a 
Democrat; however, nor is it just because of the honor which was 
recently bestowed upon her. I praise her equally for the obstacles she 
has overcome and the passion she displays every day here, in the halls 
of Congress. She represents what is best in America, and why the 
American political system is not broken.
  She is a dedicated public servant who has represented the 20th 
Congressional District of Florida for more than six years, and I know 
that she will continue to represent all Americans in the manner they 
deserve well into the future.
  I am honored to serve beside the new Chair of the Democratic National 
Committee as a fellow colleague. Florida is fortunate to have a native 
daughter to serve this Nation in such an admirable and elevated 
position. She stands as a textbook example for all elected officials 
and is a role model for the United States Congress. Thanks to the 
support of her wonderful husband, Steve and their three children, 
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz moves onward and upward for us all.
  I wish her the best as we continue to fight for the people of 
Florida, for our country, and for the Democratic party.
  Congratulations!

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