Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and congratulate my friend Susan Crowley on her retirement from the University of Florida. Ms. Crowley retired in January from her role as assistant vice president for community relations after an impressive 17 years serving the Gator Nation. Her efforts to connect Alachua County and the university were felt across the last two decades and will undoubtedly impact future Gators. She has fostered a community of service and connection through her two signature programs, ``Discovery Breakfasts,'' of which I have attended many, and ``Gators Volunteer,'' also a program I have been a part of. These programs have educated, connected, and served our neighbors in the greater Gainesville area, connecting UF students with surrounding communities. Susan also served as a point of contact and liaison between the University of Florida, local chambers of commerce, and local governments, and has spearheaded fundraisers for keystone organizations. She has helped raise millions of dollars for organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, Florida Wildlife Care, and the Lupus Foundation of America. She has also spearheaded the UF Campaign for Charities, an annual $1 million giving effort. Susan, your impact has been monumental in bettering the lives of our neighbors in north-central Florida. Thank you for everything that you have done, and we hope that you enjoy your well-earned retirement. Of course, Go Gators.…”