Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, in honor of Black History Month, I recognize Marecia Jefferson-Lias. Hailing from the great city of Quincy, Florida, Marecia Jefferson- Lias is the daughter of Wilbert Sr. and Janie Jefferson. Her father's successful fruit contracting business brought the family to Polk County, Florida, where Marecia embarked on an amazing journey of academic excellence. After graduating from Effingham County High School in Savannah, Georgia, Marecia returned to Florida and enrolled in Polk Community College, now Polk State College. Marecia received an associate's degree in liberal arts. Marecia then matriculated to the all-mighty Bethune Cookman College, now Bethune Cookman University, receiving a bachelor's degree in education. If the phrase ``can't stop, won't stop'' was a person, then Marecia would be the titleholder of that mantra. Marecia continued her studies at the University of South Florida, receiving a master of education in organizational leadership. Marecia took her educational talent to the Polk County School Board, where she spent 16 years as a certified educator, holding various positions such as elementary teacher, reading coach, medical academy director, and health science clinical nurse and instructor. Marecia's gift of being an educator and a nurturer allowed her to receive her bachelor's degree in nursing from Polk State College.…”