Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate, remember, and honor the lives of two heroes from North Florida, Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey of Gilchrist County. It was on April 19, 2018, that these young men lost their lives as they were attacked and fatally shot while on a lunch break in Trenton, Florida. Beloved by their family, friends, law enforcement, and members of the local community, the legacy that these public heroes leave behind will not soon be forgotten by either myself or those whose lives were impacted by their incredible kindness. As we approach the fifth anniversary of their tragic deaths, we will forever honor their memories by saying their names. As the wife of a first responder myself, what happened to these two men is something to which our law enforcement officers are no strangers. I remember the day we lost these heroes and recall the heartbreak when we learned the news. On April 18, and on countless other days when we mark the deaths of our law enforcement officers, my resolve to support our men and women in blue grows stronger. Each year during National Police Week, I visit Noel and Taylor's names at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., and will continue to remember them and their sacrifices, as well as their families, to remember all that they have given to Gilchrist County and our surrounding areas.…”