Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise tonight to recognize one of the oldest women's organizations in Florida, the Key West Women's Club, which celebrated its 95th anniversary on Monday. I have the great pleasure of representing this club, which has had a long and storied role improving the historic city of Key West. On May 13, 1915, Ms. Marie Cappick, with the help of a few friends, organized the Women's Club of Key West. The club operated the only public library in the city as its foremost project for the next 44 years, when it was transformed into a major county facility in 1959. Among its many civic projects were everything from recognition of the area's fabled history to providing personal care for the area's AIDS victims. In recent years, with the leadership of President Eileen Kawaler, the club has set even higher records in fundraising for the less fortunate as well as many arts projects. So it is my honor and privilege to recognize today the many dedicated grassroots volunteers who have helped to make this a wonderful organization of rich history and award-winning women's club of Florida. ____________________”