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        RECOGNIZING FLORIDA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JENNIFER CARROLL

  (Mr. BEAN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, we all know that when you are the 
best of all time, you belong in the hall of fame, like Dan Marino, Don 
Shula, and Jacksonville's own Tony Boselli.
  Now there is another Floridian, Mr. Speaker, who has rightfully 
earned her place in the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. I am talking 
about Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll.
  Lieutenant Governor Carroll's journey began in the United States Navy 
as a jet mechanic, one of the very first African-American females to 
serve in that capacity.
  Then, after her military service, Lieutenant Governor Carroll brought 
her leadership and unwavering service to the people of Florida. She was 
the first Black Republican female to serve in the Florida Legislature.
  Then, Mr. Speaker, in 2010, she made history again by becoming the 
first Black woman ever in the Sunshine State to be elected statewide as 
Lieutenant Governor.
  Her efforts to improve education and to ensure veterans receive the 
support they deserve has left a lasting legacy.
  Her induction into the Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes her impact on 
the Sunshine State and our country. We are proud of her and her 
service.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating my friend Lieutenant 
Governor Jennifer Carroll on being inducted in the Florida Veterans 
Hall of Fame.
  She is indeed one of the best of the best.

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