Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Donna Giradot. Donna was a fixture in the Wilmington community and will be remembered as a talented business leader, dedicated public servant, and a great friend and mentor to so many. After moving to the Wilmington area in the late 1990s, Donna led a successful career and served New Hanover County in many different capacities. She began her career in southeastern North Carolina by working for Cape Fear Realtors. She then went on to serve as executive director of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association and founded the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, also known as BASE. Beyond her successful business endeavors, Donna held numerous leadership positions in our community, including four terms as chair of the New Hanover County Planning Board and four consecutive years as chair of the Wilmington International Airport Authority, making her the first female to chair an airport authority in North Carolina. Donna always stood firm in her faith and enjoyed serving her fellow man through her church, as well. As a testament to her commitment to serving others, in 2020 Donna was a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, the State's highest civilian award for service. Donna was a generous and great leader who will be sorely missed. Her numerous contributions to the Wilmington community will never, ever be forgotten. Hers is a tremendous legacy that will be felt for many years to come.…”