Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I recognize Doris Moore Bailey. Ms. Moore Bailey's innovative marketing skills for a national youth organization inspired her to develop middle school and teen mom initiatives in four Florida counties and 24 schools to provide services for 1,000 students yearly. An experienced adjunct professor and YMCA program director, she believes that no one achieves a successful life without the influence of positive mentoring. Twice appointed by Florida's Governor Lawton Chiles to the Peace River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, she participated in flyovers of the basin's 105-mile Peace River, Florida's Manatee River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico to Tampa Bay, and Florida's largest storage facility with 1,147-acre New Wales gypstack in Polk County. She established the African American Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, Inc.; the African American Historical Museum of Lakeland; reestablished the Polk County Democratic Black Caucus; organized Polk County USCT and buffalo soldiers re-enactors; and is a founder of the Friends of Cathay Williams Organization. She is also the only female buffalo soldier and advocates for the rights of voters to access the ballot box. Through her work, she strives to enhance community resources.…”