[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Women's 
History Month. This month is our chance to recommit ourselves to the 
principle that, when women succeed, America succeeds.
  Women make up almost half of all workers in America, and working 
mothers are the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of families. More 
than ever, women's success is essential to our Nation's economy.
  As we begin Women's History Month in 2016, I encourage this body to 
meaningfully address the challenges that still exist for women and our 
families.
  I am pleased that the National Women's History Month Project is 
highlighting two incredible Floridians as they honor women in public 
service and government: Nadine Smith, an LGBT civil rights activist and 
the executive director of Equality Florida; and my good friend, Betty 
Mae Tiger Jumper, the first woman to chair of the Seminole Tribe of 
Florida and a Presidential adviser.
  I am so grateful for the contributions these extraordinary women have 
made to our country, and I am thrilled that they are being recognized 
in this year's celebration.

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