[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4739]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING MS. LORI MOSELEY

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2013

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History 
Month, I rise today to honor Ms. Lori Moseley, an outstanding 
individual and someone who has continuously supported South Florida and 
the City of Miramar.
   Ms. Moseley relocated to South Florida in 1978. Her civic 
involvement began when her children were school-aged and she 
volunteered in the classroom. This sparked a desire to work with and 
improve the education system. She joined the Parent Advisory Council at 
Fairway Elementary School, and was later elected as the South Area 
Advisory Chairperson. In recognition of her commitment to the 
community, she was awarded the Crystal Apple Award. Her dedication to 
improving education remained constant through her public service.
   Ms. Moseley was first elected to office in 1995 as a Commissioner 
for the City of Miramar. She served in that role until 1999. In 1999, 
she was elected to her current office as Mayor of the City of Miramar. 
Since day one, Mayor Moseley has been a strong advocate for education 
and working to improve the City's image. During her term, the city's 
population tripled from 40,000 to over 120,000 residents. She has also 
improved and expanded roadway systems, mass transit, and community 
centers. Her public service was recognized in 2012 when she received 
the Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award.
   Ms. Moseley's service continues with her membership in the Broward 
League of Cities (Past President), the Florida League of Cities (2nd 
Vice President), Florida League of Mayors (President), National League 
of Cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (Chair of the Women 
Mayors' Caucus).
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ms. Lori Moseley for her 
continued service to South Florida and I ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing this remarkable individual.

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